Glossary:Null Mutation

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Glossary Term	Null Mutation MGI Glossary
Definition	A type of mutation in which the altered gene product lacks the molecular function of the wild-type gene. Synonyms: Amorphic Mutation, Loss-of-function Mutation. See also: Antimorphic Mutation Gain-of-function Mutation Hypermorphic Mutation Hypomorphic Mutation Neomorphic Mutation

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