Glossary:Amorphic Mutation

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

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