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MUTATION
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a mutation | A change in the DNA sequence |
| What causes mutations | Errors in DNA replication, radiation, or chemical exposure |
| What is a point mutation | A change in a single nucleotide base |
| What is a frameshift mutation | An insertion or deletion that shifts the reading frame of the DNA sequence |
| What are chromosomal mutations | Changes affecting entire chromosomes or large DNA segments |
| How can mutations be beneficial | They can introduce genetic variations that lead to adaptations |
| How can mutations be harmful | They can disrupt normal protein production or cause disease |
| What is a silent mutation | A mutation that does not change the amino acid sequence of a protein |
| What is a missense mutation | A mutation that changes one amino acid in a protein |
| How do mutations affect evolution | They provide variation that natural selection can act upon |
| What is mutagen | An agent that causes mutations in DNA |
| Which process can pass mutations to offspring | Mutations in gametes during meiosis |
| What enzyme corrects most DNA mutations during replication | DNA polymerase |
| What is gene duplication | A mutation where a segment of DNA is copied more than once |
| What is translocation | A piece of one chromosome breaks off and attaches to another chromosome |
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