5 Questions
What is the result of a base-pair substitution in a gene mutation?
Missense mutation
Which type of mutation occurs when the coded amino acid prematurely terminates the translation of mRNA?
Nonsense mutation
What is the main difference between gene mutation and chromosomal mutation?
Gene mutations occur in single nucleotides, while chromosomal mutations involve whole chromosomes.
What can be the effect of a missense mutation on the structure and function of a protein?
Harmful effects due to structural change
How does a chromosomal mutation differ from a gene mutation?
Chromosomal mutations involve changes in chromosome structure and gene expression.
Test your knowledge on DNA mutations and their impact on protein structure and function. Learn about the different types of mutations that can occur at the gene level or chromosomal level.
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