Kozian Biology DNA Mutations

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What is a mutation?

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Any change in the sequence of DNA.

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What is a substitution mutation?

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A mutation where one base is replaced by another in the DNA sequence.

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What is an insertion mutation?

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A mutation where one or more bases are added into the DNA sequence.

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What is a deletion mutation?

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A mutation where one or more bases are removed from the DNA sequence.

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What is translocation in genetics?

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A process where different chromosomes cross-over with each other.

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What is a silent mutation?

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

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What is a transversion mutation?

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A mutation where a purine is replaced by a pyrimidine or vice versa.

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What is the difference between insertion and deletion mutations?

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Insertion adds bases to the DNA sequence, while deletion removes bases.

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What is the significance of mutations in evolution?

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Mutations introduce genetic variation, which can lead to evolution over time.

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What are the possible effects of mutations on an organism?

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Mutations can be beneficial, harmful, or neutral.