Mutations

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What is a mutation?

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A mutation is any change in the sequence of DNA.

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What are the types of mutations?

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The main types of mutations include substitution, deletion, insertion, inversion, duplication, and translocation.

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a three-letter section of bases that are read by ribosomes to stamp amino acids into a protein.

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Where is DNA usually found in a cell?

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DNA is usually found in the nucleus of a cell.

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What is a substitution mutation?

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A substitution mutation occurs when one base in the DNA sequence is replaced by another base.

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What is a deletion mutation?

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A deletion mutation occurs when one or more bases are removed from the DNA sequence.

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What is an insertion mutation?

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An insertion mutation occurs when one or more bases are added to the DNA sequence.

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What is an inversion mutation?

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An inversion mutation occurs when a segment of DNA is reversed within the chromosome.

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What is a duplication mutation?

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A duplication mutation occurs when a segment of DNA is copied, resulting in multiple copies of that segment.

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What is translocation in genetics?

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Translocation is a mutation that occurs when a segment of DNA is moved from one location to another, either within the same chromosome or to a different chromosome.