Mutations

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What is a Duplication Mutation?

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A Duplication Mutation occurs when a part of a chromosome is repeated, resulting in multiple copies of that segment.

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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.

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What is a Substitution Mutation?

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A Substitution Mutation is a type of point mutation where one nucleotide base is replaced by another.

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What is an Insertion Mutation?

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An Insertion Mutation is a frameshift mutation where one or more nucleotide bases are added to the DNA sequence.

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What is a Deletion Mutation?

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A Deletion Mutation is a type of mutation where one or more nucleotide bases are removed from the DNA sequence.

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What is a Frameshift Mutation?

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A Frameshift Mutation occurs when nucleotide bases are inserted or deleted, shifting the entire DNA sequence and altering the resulting protein.

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What is a Translocation Mutation?

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A Translocation Mutation occurs when a segment of one chromosome is transported and attached to a non-homologous chromosome.

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What is a Chromosomal Mutation?

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A Chromosomal Mutation involves changes in the structure or number of chromosomes, which can affect many genes.

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What is a Silent Mutation?

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A Silent Mutation is a type of mutation that does not change the amino acid sequence of a protein.

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What is a Gene Mutation?

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A Gene Mutation is a permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene.