SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISM
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Single Nucleotide Polymorphism.
Single Nucleotide Polymorphism - as a noun
(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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snpExample Sentences
"The presence of a single nucleotide polymorphism can affect an individual's susceptibility to certain diseases."
"Scientists use single nucleotide polymorphisms as genetic markers to study population genetics."
"Genome-wide association studies aim to identify single nucleotide polymorphisms associated with complex traits."
"A single nucleotide polymorphism can lead to changes in gene expression levels."
"Certain single nucleotide polymorphisms are used in forensic DNA analysis for identification purposes."
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