Mutations

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What is Genetic Engineering?

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The manipulation of an organism's genes.

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Are all mutations bad?

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No.

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What is a Point Mutation?

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A mutation where one nucleotide base is changed, affecting only one amino acid.

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What type of mutation is responsible for sickle cell anemia?

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Substitution mutation.

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Do mutations create genetic diversity?

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True.

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What is a mutation?

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A change in the DNA sequence of an organism.

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What is a Substitution Mutation?

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A mutation where one base pair is replaced by another.

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What is an Insertion Mutation?

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

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What is a Duplication Mutation?

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A mutation where a segment of DNA is copied and inserted into the genome.