An example of an SNP is the substitution of a C for a G in the nucleotide sequence AACGAT, thereby producing the sequence AACCAT. The DNA of humans may contain many SNPs, since these variations occur at a rate of one in every 100–300 nucleotides in the human genome.
How do I find my SNP?
- Go to the BLAST home page and click “nucleotide blast” under Basic BLAST.
- Paste the sequence in the query box.
- Enter the name of the organism of interest in the “Organism” box. …
- Click on the desired sequence from the results.
- Continue at step 2 under “a nucleotide or protein accession number” above.
What does SNP test for?
The SNP array test looks for changes in specific areas of a person’s chromosomes, such as gains (duplications) or losses (deletions). These gains or losses result in extra or missing copies of genetic material.
