Exploring Gene Mutations
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Which type of mutation occurs when only one base in DNA is altered?

  • Insertions and Deletions
  • Silent mutations
  • Missense mutations
  • Point mutations (correct)

    • What are the two causes of mutations mentioned in the text?

  • Silent mutations and Missense mutations
  • Exogenous factors and Endogenous factors (correct)
  • Nonsense mutations and Silent mutations
  • Point mutations and Insertions and Deletions

    • Which type of mutation does not affect the amino acid sequence of the protein?

  • Nonsense mutations
  • Missense mutations
  • Silent mutations (correct)
  • Point mutations

    • What is the term for a mutation where one amino acid in the protein is replaced by a different amino acid?

    <p>Missense mutations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of mutation produces a change in a single base of an mRNA codon?

    <p>Point mutations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an exogenous factor that can cause mutations?

    <p>Errors during DNA replication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of mutation occurs when one base in DNA is altered?

    <p>Point mutations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a missense mutation?

    <p>AAA to AAG</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for mutations caused by environmental factors?

    <p>Exogenous mutations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of mutation does not affect the amino acid sequence of the protein?

    <p>Silent mutations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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