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A '''point mutation''' is the most limited type of [[mutation]], whereby a single base [[nucleotide]] is replaced with another nucleotide.  Sometimes the expression "point mutation" can also include the addition or subtraction of a single base pair.

A '''point mutation''' is the most limited type of [[mutation]], whereby a single base [[nucleotide]] is replaced with another nucleotide.  Sometimes the expression "point mutation" can also include the addition or subtraction of a single base pair, which is also referred to as an "indel".

The sickle-cell disease is caused by a single point mutation in the beta [[hemoglobin]] gene, whereby a GAG codon is converted into GTG.  The GTG then mistakenly encodes the [[amino acid]] valine instead of glutamic acid.

The sickle-cell disease is caused by a single point mutation in one allele of the beta [[hemoglobin]] gene, whereby a CCT codon is converted into TCT.  The TCT then mistakenly encodes the [[amino acid]] serine instead of proline.

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