Mutations!

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What are possible negative consequences of mutations?

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Genetic disorders and cancer.

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What is the portion of the DNA strand that codes for a particular protein called?

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Gene.

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What advantage do individuals who inherit the gene for sickle-shaped red blood cells from only one parent have?

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They have an advantage in parts of the world where malaria is common.

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What is it called when part of the chromosome is turned around in the opposite direction?

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Inversion.

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What is translocation in the context of chromosomal mutations?

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It is a type of chromosomal mutation when part of the chromosome breaks off and attaches to another chromosome.

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What is a mutation?

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A change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in protein function.

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What are the two main types of mutations?

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Point mutations and chromosomal mutations.

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What is a point mutation?

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A mutation that affects a single nucleotide in the DNA sequence.

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What is the difference between a deletion and an insertion mutation?

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Deletion removes a segment of DNA, while insertion adds an extra segment.

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What is a frameshift mutation?

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A mutation that shifts the reading frame of the genetic message, often resulting in a completely different translation.