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What's the difference between mutations and snps?

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DragonFruit · 61-69, M
“SNPs" are a variation in the genetic code which are common and located at a single allele (sometimes referred to as point mutations), and are used to determine genetic markers such as proclivities to disease.
They are in fact a type of mutation, but are usually distinguished from the variations which are commonly called “mutations”....a term which is usually used to describe less common variations/abnormalities.
Tennessee2 · 80-89, F
@DragonFruit Does everyone have snps even Alabamians and Tennesseans?
DragonFruit · 61-69, M
@Tennessee2 These are variations which distinguish certain groups of people from others, so I would think that everyone would probably have some kind of SNPs.