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Chapter 17: Q. 17.59 (page 604)

What is a point mutation?

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A point mutation is a form of genetic mutation in which a nucleotide base is inserted, deleted, or modified in an organism's DNA or RNA.

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A mutation is a change in the nucleotide sequence found in the genome of a virus or organism, as well as extrachromosomal DNA.

A point mutation, also known as a substitution, is a form of genetic mutation in which a nucleotide base is inserted, deleted, or modified in an organism's DNA or RNA. These have a wide range of effects on products, with the results being predictable depending on the mutation.

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