Home
Class 12
BIOLOGY
What is point mutation? Give one example...

What is point mutation? Give one example.

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

Gene mutation that give the subsitution, desion or insertion of a signle nitrogeneous base is called point mutation. For example, a change of a single nitrogenous base causes sicke-celll anemia that may prove fatal by age 20.
Promotional Banner

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

What are point mutations?Give one example of point mutations

Explain mutation with one example.

(a) What are missing links? Give one example. (b) What is atavism? Give example,

What is sesamoid bone ? Give one example .

What are metatherians? Give one example.

What is pepo? Give one example.