Noun: SNP
- (genetics) genetic variation in a DNA sequence that occurs when a single nucleotide in a genome is altered; SNPs are usually considered to be point mutations that have been evolutionarily successful enough to recur in a significant proportion of the population of a species
"Scientists studied SNPs to understand genetic susceptibility to certain diseases";
- single nucleotide polymorphism
- A Scottish political party that seeks independence for Scotland
- Scots Nats [UK, informal], Scottish National Party
Derived forms: SNPs
Type of: polymorphism
Encyclopedia: SNP