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What is point mutation ? Describe it wit...

What is point mutation ? Describe it with example.

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Point mutation arises due to change in single base pair of DNA.
= Example : Sickle-cell anaemia - caused by the substitution of Glutamic acid by Valine at the sixth position of beta globin chain of the haemoglobin.
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