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Gene mutation

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

A change in DNA sequence that can alter the structure and function of an encoded protein, resulting in altered phenotype.

AP course connection

Topic 6.7: 6.7 Mutations

Unit 6

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