Evolution
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9th - 12th Grade
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What is a mutation?
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A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in the structure and function of proteins.
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What is a nonsense mutation?
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A nonsense mutation is a type of mutation that introduces a premature stop codon in the DNA sequence, leading to incomplete proteins.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a missense mutation?
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A missense mutation is a type of mutation that results in the substitution of one amino acid for another in a protein, potentially altering its function.
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What is a silent mutation?
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A silent mutation is a mutation that does not change the amino acid sequence of a protein, often because of redundancy in the genetic code.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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, which can lead to frameshift mutations.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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, which can also lead to frameshift mutations.
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What are homologous structures?
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Homologous structures are anatomical features in different species that share a common ancestry, even if they have different functions.
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