Mutations

Front

One nucleotide base is changed so only one amino acid is affected.

Back

Point Mutation

Front

A permanent change in the DNA sequence which can affect a single gene or group of genes.

Back

Gene Mutation

Front

A substitution mutation that has no effect on amino acids sequence

Back

Silent Mutation

Front

A nucleotide base is inserted or deleted shifting the entire DNA sequence. Entire protein will be changed.

Back

Frameshift Mutation

Front

A frameshift mutation where a nucleotide base is removed from the DNA sequence.

Back

Deletion Mutation

Front

Mutations that involve parts of or all of a chromosome

Back

Chromosomal Mutation

Front

Part of a chromosome is repeated

Back

Duplication Mutation

Front

Part of a chromosome is reversed.

Back

Inversion Mutation

Front

Part of one chromosome is transported and attached to a non-homologous chromosome

Back

Translocation Mutation

Front

Failure of homologous chromosomes to separate during meiosis. Results in gametes with either one extra or one missing chromosome.

Back

Nondisjunction