Genetic Mutations

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What is a type of Mutation?

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Deletions, Insertions, Base Substitutions, All of the Above.

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Many mutations occur due to?

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They occur randomly.

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Mutations can be?

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Harmful, Beneficial, Neutral, All of the Above.

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What are mutations?

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Changes in the sequence of DNA.

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When your body's enzymes repair a mutation, it has?

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No effect.

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What is a deletion mutation?

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

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What is an insertion mutation?

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

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What is a base substitution mutation?

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A mutation where one nucleotide is replaced by another in the DNA sequence.

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What is the role of enzymes in DNA repair?

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Enzymes help to fix mutations in the DNA sequence.

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Can mutations be beneficial?

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Yes, some mutations can provide advantages in certain environments.