Types of Mutations

Types of Mutations

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Biology

9th - 11th Grade

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1.

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What is a mutation?

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A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence of an organism's genome.

2.

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What are the two main types of mutations?

Back

The two main types of mutations are gene mutations and chromosomal mutations.

3.

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Front

What is a point mutation?

Back

A point mutation is a change in a single nucleotide base in the DNA sequence.

4.

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What is a substitution mutation?

Back

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

5.

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What is an insertion mutation?

Back

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

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a deletion mutation?

Back

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

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a frameshift mutation?

Back

A frameshift mutation is caused by insertions or deletions that change the reading frame of the genetic code.

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