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SUPPRESSOR MUTATION [1 record]

Record 1 2012-10-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
DEF

A secondary mutation ("second-site mutation") that totally or partially restores a function lost due to a primary mutation which is located at a mutational site different from the primary mutation.

OBS

In contrast to back mutation, it does not result in a reversal of the original mutation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
DEF

Mutation qui, ajoutée à une première mutation, en compense les effets. [Définition normalisée par l'AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation.]

OBS

mutation suppressive : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Genética
DEF

Mutación que restaura el efecto de una mutación anterior.

OBS

Por ejemplo, una mutación en un gen para un ARNt que le permite leer y anular una mutación ámbar.

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