Gene mutation key terms

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Point mutation (gene mutation)
A change in one or a small number of nucleotides affecting a single gene.
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Substitution
A type of point mutation in which one base in a gene is substituted for another.
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Deletion
A type of point mutation in which a base is completely lost.
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Insertion
A type of point mutation in which an extra base is added into a gene, which may be a repeat or a different base.
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Mutagen
Anything that increases the rate of mutation.
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A type of point mutation in which one base in a gene is substituted for another.

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Substitution

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A type of point mutation in which a base is completely lost.

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A type of point mutation in which an extra base is added into a gene, which may be a repeat or a different base.

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Anything that increases the rate of mutation.

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