What is a Frameshift Mutation?
Gene Mutations

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A type of mutation where a nucleotide base is inserted or deleted, shifting the entire DNA sequence and changing the entire protein.
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What is a Substitution Mutation?
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A point mutation where one nucleotide base replaces an original nucleotide base.
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What causes mutations?
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Mutations can be caused by mistakes in DNA replication or environmental substances.
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What is an Insertion Mutation?
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A frameshift mutation where a nucleotide base is added to the DNA sequence.
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What is a Deletion Mutation?
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A frameshift mutation where a nucleotide base is removed from the DNA sequence.
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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 Chromosomal Mutation?
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A mutation that involves changes in the structure or number of chromosomes.
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