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What are missense mutations?

A missense mutation is when a single base-pair is substituted so that a different is translated.

Sometimes the new amino acid is very similar to what should have been produced and the protein may function. Other times, the protein may not be functional. A missense mutation is responsible for sickle cell disease. Click here to read more about this specific case.

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