Phenomena and Processes

Point Mutation

A mutation caused by the substitution of one nucleotide for another. This results in the DNA molecule having a change in a single base pair.

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Abstract

A mutation caused by the substitution of one nucleotide for another. This results in the DNA molecule having a change in a single base pair.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Mutation, Point
  • Mutations, Point
  • Point Mutations

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Aspects Covered

6 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, ethics, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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Indexing Annotation

see MUTATION for correct use of /drug eff & /rad eff

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History Note

93

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Previous Indexing

  • Mutation (1966-1992)

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  1. G05.365w.590w.675w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Point Mutation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D017354. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D017354
  2. Point Mutation. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point_mutation
  3. Point Mutation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1415380