DNA Mutations

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In DNA, A goes with __ and C goes with __

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A pairs with T (Thymine) and C pairs with G (Guanine).

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What type of mutation occurs when there is a missing or extra base at the end of mutated DNA?

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Frameshift mutation.

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Which mutations can result in a frameshift?

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Insertions and Deletions.

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What are the chunks of three that mRNA is read in called?

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Codons.

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What type of chromosomal mutation involves a segment of DNA being reversed?

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Inversion.

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What is a mutation?

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A change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in protein function.

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What is a substitution mutation?

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A mutation where one base is replaced by another base.

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What is an insertion mutation?

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A mutation where one or more bases are added to the DNA sequence.

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What is a deletion mutation?

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A mutation where one or more bases are removed from the DNA sequence.

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What is the role of codons in protein synthesis?

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Codons specify which amino acids will be added to a growing polypeptide chain.