Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Frameshift

👉 In molecular biology, a frameshift mutation is an error that occurs during DNA replication. This error involves replacing one nucleotide with another without changing the sequence of nucleotides in the gene. Frameshift mutations are more likely to occur at genes with repetitive sequences (i.e., those containing multiple copies of the same genetic code), as they can lead to errors in translation, which is a critical step in protein synthesis. The term "frameshift mutation" comes from the fact that it occurs when the

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