EOU 5 Review

EOU 5 Review

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Biology

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a nonsense mutation?

Back

A type of substitution mutation that results in a premature stop codon, leading to incomplete protein synthesis.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a silent mutation?

Back

A mutation that does not affect the protein function, often because it does not change the amino acid sequence.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a missense mutation?

Back

A type of mutation where a single nucleotide change results in a codon that codes for a different amino acid.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a frameshift mutation?

Back

A mutation caused by insertions or deletions that shift the reading frame of the genetic code.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is duplication in genetics?

Back

A mutation where a piece of a chromosome is copied and remains within the chromosome.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is deletion in genetics?

Back

A mutation where a section of DNA is lost or removed from the chromosome.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is translocation in genetics?

Back

A mutation where a segment of DNA is moved from one location to another, either within the same chromosome or to a different chromosome.

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