Mutations

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What is a mutation?

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A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in the structure and function of proteins.

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What are the main types of mutations?

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The main types of mutations are substitution, insertion, deletion, and translocation.

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What is an insertion mutation?

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An insertion mutation occurs when one or more nucleotide bases are added to a DNA sequence.

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What is a deletion mutation?

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A deletion mutation occurs when one or more nucleotide bases are removed from a DNA sequence.

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What is a substitution mutation?

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

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What is a translocation mutation?

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A translocation mutation occurs when a segment of DNA is moved from one location to another within the genome.

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Where do mutations occur?

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Mutations can occur in DNA and RNA.

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What is a silent mutation?

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A silent mutation is a change in the DNA sequence that does not alter the amino acid sequence of the protein.

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How can mutations affect an organism?

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Mutations can lead to changes in traits, which can be beneficial, harmful, or neutral to the organism.

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What is the role of DNA in mutations?

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DNA carries the genetic information, and mutations in DNA can lead to changes in the traits of an organism.