Mutations!

Front

What is the portion of the DNA strand that codes for a particular protein?

Back

Gene

Front

What type of mutation occurs when UCU is changed to UCC?

Back

Silent mutation

Front

What are 3 bases in a row on the mRNA strand that call for a particular amino acid?

Back

Codon

Front

Who inherits the gene for sickle-shaped red blood cells to have an advantage against malaria?

Back

Only one parent

Front

What is it called when part of the chromosome is turned around in the opposite direction?

Back

Inversion

Front

What is a mutation that results in a different amino acid being produced?

Back

Missense mutation

Front

What type of mutation results in a premature stop codon?

Back

Nonsense mutation

Front

What is the term for a mutation that does not change the amino acid sequence?

Back

Silent mutation

Front

What is the name of the structure that carries genetic information in cells?

Back

Chromosome

Front

What is the process by which a gene is expressed to produce a protein?

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Gene expression