Types of Mutations

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What is a mutation?

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A mutation is any change in the sequence of DNA.

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What type of mutation occurs in the gametes and can be passed to offspring?

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Germline mutation.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino Acids.

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What is a point mutation?

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A point mutation is a type of mutation that affects just one base in the DNA sequence.

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What is an example of a helpful mutation?

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Develops speed.

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What is a chromosomal mutation?

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A chromosomal mutation involves changes in the structure or number of chromosomes.

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What is a deletion mutation?

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A deletion mutation is a type of mutation where one or more bases are removed from the DNA sequence.

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What is a frameshift mutation?

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A frameshift mutation occurs when bases are added or deleted from the DNA sequence, altering the reading frame.

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What is a silent mutation?

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

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What is a missense mutation?

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A missense mutation is a mutation that results in a different amino acid being incorporated into a protein.