Mutations

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What is a substitution mutation that has no effect on amino acids sequence?

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Silent Mutation

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True or False: Mutations create genetic diversity.

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True

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How can mutations benefit humans?

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They can make an organism more suited to live in its environment.

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What causes mutations?

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Mistakes in replication or environmental substances.

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Which simple organic chemical elements make up DNA?

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Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorus.

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What is a mutation?

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A change in the DNA sequence of an organism.

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What is the difference between insertion and deletion mutations?

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Insertion adds one or more nucleotides, while deletion removes them.

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What is a frameshift mutation?

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A mutation that shifts the reading frame of the genetic message.

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What role do environmental factors play in mutations?

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They can cause changes in DNA, leading to mutations.

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What is the significance of mutations in evolution?

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They provide genetic variation that can lead to adaptation.