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point mutation
A change in DNA at a specific site in a chromosome. Includes nucleotide substitutions and the insertion or deletion of one or a few nucleotide pairs.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Biotechnology
- Category: Genetic engineering
- Organization: FAO
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