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Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Snp

DNA sequence variations that occur when a single nucleotide (A, T, C, or G) in the genome sequence is altered; these variations may be used for distinguishing individuals, and in biological relationship and ancestry testing.

Committee

Human Forensic Biology

Date Added to Lexicon

06/12/2023

Standard Source (Designation Number Title of Standard. Publisher, Place, Year.)

ANSI/ASB 022 Standard for Forensic DNA Analysis Training Programs. AAFS Academy Standards Board (ASB), 410 North 21st Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, 2019. Source link