Mutation
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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 alterations in gene function or expression.
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What are the two main types of mutations?
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The two main types of mutations are point mutations (which affect a single nucleotide) and frameshift mutations (which involve insertions or deletions of nucleotides).
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What is a frameshift mutation?
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A frameshift mutation occurs when nucleotides are inserted or deleted from the DNA sequence, altering the reading frame of the gene.
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What is a point mutation?
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A point mutation is a change in a single nucleotide in the DNA sequence, which can be a substitution, insertion, or deletion.
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What is a substitution mutation?
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A substitution mutation occurs when one nucleotide is replaced by another, potentially altering the amino acid sequence of a protein.
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What is a deletion mutation?
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A deletion mutation occurs when one or more nucleotides are removed from the DNA sequence.
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What is an insertion mutation?
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An insertion mutation occurs when one or more nucleotides are added to the DNA sequence.
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