Mutations

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What is a frameshift mutation?

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A type of gene mutation caused by insertions or deletions of nucleotides that shift the reading frame of the genetic code.

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What are carcinogens?

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Chemicals that increase the risk of cancer.

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What is a triploid fruit?

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A fruit that has three sets of chromosomes, often resulting in larger and seedless varieties.

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What is an inversion mutation?

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A chromosomal mutation where a segment of a chromosome is reversed end to end.

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What is nondisjunction?

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A chromosomal mutation that occurs when chromosomes fail to separate properly during cell division.

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What is a gene mutation?

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A permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene.

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What is a chromosomal mutation?

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A mutation that affects the structure or number of chromosomes.

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What is the difference between gene and chromosomal mutations?

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Gene mutations affect individual genes, while chromosomal mutations affect the structure or number of chromosomes.

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What is the significance of mutations in evolution?

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Mutations introduce genetic variation, which is essential for natural selection and evolution.

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What are the types of gene mutations?

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Point mutations, frameshift mutations, and large-scale mutations.