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 types of mutations?

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

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What is a substitution mutation?

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A substitution mutation occurs when one base pair in the DNA sequence is replaced by another.

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What is a deletion mutation?

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A deletion mutation occurs when one or more base pairs 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 base pairs are added into the DNA sequence.

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What is an inversion mutation?

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An inversion mutation occurs when a segment of DNA is reversed within the chromosome.

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What pairs with Adenine (A)?

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Thymine (T) pairs with Adenine (A) in DNA.

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What pairs with Thymine (T)?

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Adenine (A) pairs with Thymine (T) in DNA.

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What pairs with Cytosine (C)?

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Guanine (G) pairs with Cytosine (C) in DNA.

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What pairs with Guanine (G)?

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Cytosine (C) pairs with Guanine (G) in DNA.