single nucleotide polymorphisms (snps)
Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are variations in a person's genetic makeup that involve the alteration of a single DNA building block, or nucleotide, within a gene sequence. SNPs can occur throughout an individual's genome and are considered the most common type of genetic variation among people.
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