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frameshift mutation |
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frameshift mutation [¦frām‚shift myü′tā·shən] (genetics) The addition or deletion of nucleotides to anexon in numbers other than three, which shifts the translation reading frame so a new set of codons beyond the point of abnormality in the messenger ribonucleic acid is read. Also known as phase-shift mutation. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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