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Transition Mutation

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Transition Mutation Definition

A point mutation involving substitution of one base-pair for another, i.e., replacement of one purine for another purine or of one pyrimidine for another pyrimidine without change in the purine-pyrimidine orientation.

Transition Mutation Synonyms

Transition Mutation, Mutation, Transition

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