MUTATIONS (FLASHCARDIZZ REVIEW GAME)

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What is a mutation?

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A mutation is any change in the sequence of DNA.

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What is a silent mutation?

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A silent mutation is a genetic mutation that does not change the function of the protein, even though the DNA sequence has changed.

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What does the prefix 'mut-' mean?

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The prefix 'mut-' means 'change'.

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What is a substitution mutation?

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

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What is a deletion mutation?

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A deletion mutation occurs when one or more base pairs are removed from the DNA sequence.

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What is an insertion mutation?

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An insertion mutation happens when one or more base pairs are added into the DNA sequence.

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What is an inversion mutation?

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An inversion mutation occurs when a segment of DNA is reversed within the chromosome.

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What are the potential effects of mutations on an organism?

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Mutations can lead to changes in traits, which may be beneficial, harmful, or neutral to the organism.

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How can extreme chemicals affect DNA?

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Extreme chemicals can cause mutations, leading to genetic variation within a population.

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What is a nonsense mutation?

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A nonsense mutation is a mutation that creates a premature stop codon in the protein sequence, leading to a truncated protein.