single nucleotide polymorphism


Definition: Meaning of, single nucleotide polymorphism in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈsɪŋɡ(ə)l ˈnjuːklɪətʌɪd ˌpɒlɪˈmɔːfɪz(ə)m /

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  1. genetics genetic variation in a DNA sequence that occurs when a single nucleotide in a genome is altered; SNPs are usually considered to be point mutations that have been evolutionarily successful enough to recur in a significant proportion of the population of a species
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