Genetic Mutations Quiz

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any change in the nuvleotide sequence of a gene or chromosome

mutation

agent, such as radiation or a chemical substance, which causes mutation

mutagens

change in melanin, tyrosine

albinism

presence of different colored eyes in the same person

heterochromia Signup and view all the answers

often called "trisomy 21"/ extra chromosome on the 21st pair

down syndrome Signup and view all the answers

occur in gametes(sperm and egg) can be transmitted to offspring, give one example

germline mutation, sickle cell disease Signup and view all the answers

inherited blood disorder marked by flawed hemoglobin

sickle cell disease Signup and view all the answers

occur in other cells of the body little effect cannot be inherited example:

somatic mutation, skin cancer, lung cancer, leukemia Signup and view all the answers

aka chromosomal aberrations or alterations changes occured within the chromosome

chromosomal mutation Signup and view all the answers

types of chromosomal mutation

deletion = extra copy of a region is produced duplication = segment moves to a new position inversion = piece of chromosome is lost translocation = segments flips around backwards Signup and view all the answers

Genetic Mutations Quiz

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any change in the nuvleotide sequence of a gene or chromosome

agent, such as radiation or a chemical substance, which causes mutation

change in melanin, tyrosine

presence of different colored eyes in the same person

often called "trisomy 21"/ extra chromosome on the 21st pair

occur in gametes(sperm and egg) can be transmitted to offspring, give one example

inherited blood disorder marked by flawed hemoglobin

occur in other cells of the body little effect cannot be inherited example:

aka chromosomal aberrations or alterations changes occured within the chromosome

types of chromosomal mutation

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