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 is a chromosomal mutation?

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A chromosomal mutation is a change in the structure or number of chromosomes, which can affect many genes.

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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 is a frameshift mutation?

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A frameshift mutation is caused by the addition or deletion of bases in the DNA sequence, altering the reading frame.

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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 silent mutation?

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A silent mutation is a type of point mutation that does not change the amino acid sequence of a protein.

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What is a frameshift mutation due to deletion?

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A frameshift mutation due to deletion occurs when one or more bases are removed from the DNA sequence.

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What is a frameshift mutation due to addition?

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A frameshift mutation due to addition occurs when one or more bases are added to the DNA sequence.

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What is a gene duplication mutation?

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A gene duplication mutation occurs when a segment of DNA is copied, resulting in multiple copies of a gene.

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What is a gene translocation mutation?

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A gene translocation mutation occurs when a segment of DNA from one chromosome is transferred to another chromosome.