what is a Single Nucleotide Polymorphism?

A Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) is a variation in a single nucleotide (A, T, C, or G) at a specific position in the genetic sequence of an organism. SNPs are the most common form of genetic variation in the human genome, and they can occur in both coding and non-coding regions of the DNA. SNPs can impact gene expression, protein function, disease susceptibility, and drug response.