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Nonsense Define Mutation Substitution Single Base Pair Leads

A nonsense mutation is a substitution mutation that results in a stop codon, leading to a shortened and typically non-functional protein.

A nonsense mutation is a substitution mutation that results in a stop codon, leading to a shortened and typically non-functional protein.

Front Define nonsense mutation.
Back Nonsense mutation - substitution of a single base pair that leads to the appearance of a stop codon
  • Result - shortened and likely nonfunctional protein

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