What is a mutation?
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A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence of an organism's genome.
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What are the types of mutations?
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The main types of mutations are substitution, insertion, deletion, and translocation.
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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 an insertion mutation?
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An insertion mutation involves the addition of one or more nucleotide base pairs into a DNA sequence.
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What is a deletion mutation?
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A deletion mutation occurs when one or more nucleotide base pairs are removed from a DNA sequence.
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What is translocation in genetics?
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Translocation is a mutation where a segment of DNA is moved from one location to another within the genome.
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What is the effect of a stop codon in translation?
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A stop codon signals the termination of protein synthesis during translation.
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