Mutation

Mutation

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Biology

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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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 point mutations (substitutions) and frameshift mutations (insertions and deletions).

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a frameshift mutation?

Back

A frameshift mutation occurs when nucleotides are inserted or deleted from the DNA sequence, altering the reading frame.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Why are insertion and deletion mutations particularly harmful?

Back

They change all of the codons from the mutation on down the line, which changes the amino acid sequence.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a chromosomal mutation?

Back

A chromosomal mutation involves changes to the structure or number of chromosomes, which can have significant effects on an organism.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a nucleotide substitution?

Back

A nucleotide substitution is a mutation that replaces one nucleotide with another, potentially altering a single amino acid in a protein.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What happens during a deletion mutation?

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During a deletion mutation, one or more nucleotides are removed from the DNA sequence.

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