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Meaning of nonsense mutation | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A point mutation that generates either a premature stop codon, or a codon that does not specify any amino acid.

Equivalents

Suomi nonsense-mutaatio

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

nonsense syndrome nonsense word nonsense-mediated decay nonsensibility Nonsensical nonsensicality

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