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Missense mutation

Definition(s)

A single base pair substitution that results in the translation of a different amino acid at that position: Definition from: GeneReviews from the University of Washington and the National Center for Biotechnology Information
A missense mutation is when the change of a single base pair causes the substitution of a different amino acid in the resulting protein. This amino acid substitution may have no effect, or it may render the protein nonfunctional.: Definition from: Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms from the National Human Genome Research Institute


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