Question : What is point mutation ? Give one example. – InterviewSolution

1.	Question : What is point mutation ? Give one example.
Answer» Solution :Point mutation arises due to change in SINGLE BASE pair of DNA. =Example : Sickle-cell anaemia - caused by the substitution of GLUTAMIC acid by Valine at the sixth POSITION of beta globin chain of the haemoglobin.

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