Point Mutation

A point mutation, or single base substitution, is a type of mutation that causes the replacement of a single base nucleotide with another nucleotide of the genetic material, DNA or RNA. The term point mutation also includes insertions or deletions of a single base pair.

A point mutant is an individual that is affected by a point mutation.

Repeat induced point mutations are recurring point mutations, discussed below.

Read more about Point Mutation:  Causes of Point Mutations, General Consequences of Point Mutations, Repeat Induced Point-mutation, History

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