Mutations

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Point Mutation: Change of ____ nucleotide(s)

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1

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Mutations change a gene or ___________ .

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chromosome

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Mutations are caused by chemicals and UV radiation from the...

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sun

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Mutations: Changes in the nucleotide sequence of ______

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DNA

Front

Sickle cell disease occurs in the __________ gene.

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hemoglobin

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What is a mutation?

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A mutation is a change in the nucleotide sequence of DNA.

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What are the two main types of mutations?

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Point mutations and frameshift mutations.

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What is a point mutation?

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A point mutation is a change in a single nucleotide in the DNA sequence.

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What is a frameshift mutation?

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A frameshift mutation occurs when nucleotides are added or deleted from the DNA sequence, altering the reading frame.

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What can cause mutations?

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Mutations can be caused by environmental factors such as chemicals, radiation, and biological agents.