Mutations

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Mutation

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A change in the DNA sequence

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What causes mutations?

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Mistakes in replication or environmental substances

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A mutation can occur if a base pair is ____________, deleted or substituted for another.

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added

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Another name for a point mutation is:

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Substitution

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ATTTGAGCC- Original ATTGAGCC - Mutated The example above is an example of a Insertion, Point mutation, Deletion , Substitution

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Deletion

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Mutations are random.

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True

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Mutations are SOMETIMES helpful to the organism.

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True

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This type of mutation involves inserting a piece of DNA where it does not belong. Known as a frameshift mutation.

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Insertion Mutation

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This type of mutation involves removing a piece of DNA where it belongs.

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Deletion Mutation

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Possible negative consequences of mutations could be genetic ____________________ and cancer.

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disorders