Biology 7.4: Mutations

Biology 7.4: Mutations

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Science, Biology

9th - 10th Grade

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1.

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What is a point mutation?

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A point mutation is a change in a single nucleotide base in the DNA sequence.

2.

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What is another name for a point mutation?

Back

Substitution.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are insertion and deletion mutations?

Back

Mutations that add (insertion) or remove (deletion) nucleotide bases from the DNA sequence.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why are insertion and deletion mutations harmful?

Back

They change all of the codons from the mutation on down the line, which changes the amino acid sequence.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a frameshift mutation?

Back

A mutation that shifts the reading frame of the genetic message, often caused by insertion or deletion.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a deletion mutation?

Back

A type of frameshift mutation where a nucleotide base is removed from the DNA sequence.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a substitution mutation?

Back

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

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