transversion mutation


trans·ver·sion mu·ta·tion

a point mutation involving base substitution in which the orientation of purine and pyrimidine is reversed, in contradistinction to transition mutation.

trans·ver·sion mu·ta·tion

(trans-vĕr'zhŭn myū-tā'shŭn) A point mutation involving base substitution in which the orientation of purine and pyrimidine is reversed, in contradistinction to transition mutation.