Mutations

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What is a mutation?

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A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence of an organism's genome.

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What are the types of mutations?

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The main types of mutations are substitutions, insertions, and deletions.

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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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What is a substitution mutation?

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A substitution mutation occurs when one nucleotide is replaced by another in the DNA sequence.

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What is a frameshift mutation?

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A frameshift mutation is caused by insertions or deletions that change the reading frame of the genetic code.

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Are all mutations harmful?

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No, not all mutations are harmful; some can be beneficial or neutral.

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What are amino acids?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

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What is the relationship between adenine and thymine in DNA?

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In double-stranded DNA, the amount of adenine is always equal to the amount of thymine.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the cellular structures where proteins are synthesized from amino acids.