misinsertion
nounEtymology From mis- + insertion.
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Faulty insertion
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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences The insertion of the wrong base during DNA polymerization
noun — 2 senses
Etymology From mis- + insertion.
Faulty insertion
Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences The insertion of the wrong base during DNA polymerization
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