Mutations (Genetics)

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What are the possible effects of genetic mutations?

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Genetic mutations can be beneficial, harmful, or neutral.

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What is a frameshift mutation?

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A frameshift mutation occurs when a portion of the DNA is shifted in one direction due to a deletion or insertion.

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In nitrogen base pairs, which base pairs with Adenine (A)?

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Thymine (T) pairs with Adenine (A).

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What is a mutation?

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A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence.

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What type of mutation is represented by the change from TTACGCAAG to TTCGCAAG?

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This is an example of a deletion mutation.

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What is a beneficial mutation?

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A beneficial mutation is a change in the DNA that enhances the survival or reproductive success of an organism.

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What is a harmful mutation?

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A harmful mutation is a change in the DNA that negatively affects the organism's survival or reproductive success.

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What is a neutral mutation?

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A neutral mutation is a change in the DNA that has no significant effect on the organism's fitness.

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What is a substitution mutation?

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A substitution mutation occurs when one base pair in the DNA sequence is replaced by another.

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What is a deletion mutation?

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A deletion mutation occurs when one or more base pairs are removed from the DNA sequence.