DNA Mutations
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9th Grade
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What is a DNA mutation?
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A DNA mutation is a change in the nucleotide sequence of an organism's DNA, which can lead to changes in the structure and function of proteins.
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What is a frameshift mutation?
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A frameshift mutation occurs when bases are added or deleted from the DNA sequence, causing a shift in the reading frame of the genetic code.
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What is a substitution mutation?
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A substitution mutation is a type of mutation where one base pair in the DNA sequence is replaced by another base pair.
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What is a nonsense mutation?
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A nonsense mutation is a type of substitution mutation that results in a premature stop codon, leading to a truncated protein.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a missense mutation?
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A missense mutation is a substitution mutation that results in a different amino acid being incorporated into a protein.
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What is a silent mutation?
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A silent mutation is a change in the DNA sequence that does not alter the amino acid sequence of the protein.
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What are insertions in DNA mutations?
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Insertions are mutations where one or more nucleotide bases are added to the DNA sequence.
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