Point mutation

A point mutation is a type of mutation that causes the replacement of a single base pair with another pair. There are several types of point mutations, including nonsense mutations, missense mutations, and silent mutations.

For example, sickle-cell anemia is caused by a single point mutation in the beta hemoglobin gene that converts a GAG codon into GTG, which encodes the amino acid valine rather than glutamic acid.

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