Mutations

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A point mutation is usually what type of mutation?

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Substitution

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Why would a frameshift be more harmful?

Back

It changes all the code downstream

Front

Which of the following is not a type of mutation? Substitution, Insertion, Prescription, Deletion

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Prescription

Front

What would result in a frameshift mutation? Options: Insertions only, Substitution only, Deletion only, Insertions and Deletions.

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Insertions and Deletions

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Mutation

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A change in the DNA sequence

Front

Why are insertion and deletion (frameshift) mutations so harmful?

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They change all of the codons from the mutation on down the line, which changes the amino acid sequence

Front

Which type of mutation does the model demonstrate? Options: Deletion, Substitution, Insertion, Translocation

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Insertion

Front

What is a mutation?

Back

a change in the order, number, or type of bases in the genetic code

Front

Are mutations always bad/harmful?

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False

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Chemical or physical agents in the environment that may cause mutations are called:

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mutagens