What is a mutation in DNA?
Biology Semester 1 Review

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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 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 substitution mutation?
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A substitution mutation occurs when one base in the DNA sequence is replaced by another base.
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What is a deletion mutation?
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A deletion mutation occurs when one or more bases 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 bases are added to the DNA sequence.
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What are the phases of mitosis?
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The phases of mitosis are prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.
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What happens during prophase?
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During prophase, the chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.
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