Mutations Flashcard

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What is a mutation that has NO effect on an organism's ability to survive and reproduce?

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Neutral mutation

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What is a mutation that helps an organism survive and reproduce?

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Helpful mutation

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How do cancerous cells differ from normal cells?

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Cancerous cells divide more frequently than normal cells.

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Which base pair does thymine always pair with?

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Adenine

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What is an example of a beneficial mutation?

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When an organism develops immunity to a disease.

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What is a harmful mutation?

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A mutation that negatively affects an organism's ability to survive and reproduce.

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What is the role of mutations in evolution?

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Mutations introduce genetic variation, which can lead to evolution.

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What is the difference between a genetic mutation and a chromosomal mutation?

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A genetic mutation affects a single gene, while a chromosomal mutation affects the structure or number of chromosomes.

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What is a point mutation?

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A mutation that involves a change in a single nucleotide base pair.

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What is a frameshift mutation?

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A mutation that shifts the reading frame of the genetic code, often resulting in a completely different protein.