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Which type of mutation results in the creation of a stop codon?
Which type of mutation results in the creation of a stop codon?
A frameshift mutation occurs only due to substitutions in the DNA sequence.
A frameshift mutation occurs only due to substitutions in the DNA sequence.
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What is a mutagen?
What is a mutagen?
An environmental factor that causes mutations.
A mutation that does not affect the amino acid sequence is called a __________ mutation.
A mutation that does not affect the amino acid sequence is called a __________ mutation.
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What can the condition of polyploidy lead to?
What can the condition of polyploidy lead to?
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Match the following types of mutations with their descriptions:
Match the following types of mutations with their descriptions:
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Trinucleotide repeat expansion is caused by the deliberate insertion of nucleotides during DNA replication.
Trinucleotide repeat expansion is caused by the deliberate insertion of nucleotides during DNA replication.
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Give an example of a situation that could lead to a thymine dimer.
Give an example of a situation that could lead to a thymine dimer.
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What is the main effect of sickle cell anemia?
What is the main effect of sickle cell anemia?
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Frameshift mutations result from the substitution of a single nucleotide.
Frameshift mutations result from the substitution of a single nucleotide.
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What mutation type creates a premature stop in protein synthesis?
What mutation type creates a premature stop in protein synthesis?
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The mutation that substitutes glutamic acid with valine in hemoglobin is called __________.
The mutation that substitutes glutamic acid with valine in hemoglobin is called __________.
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Match the types of mutations to their effects:
Match the types of mutations to their effects:
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Which of the following is an example of a mutagenic agent?
Which of the following is an example of a mutagenic agent?
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Polyploidy is defined as having more than two sets of chromosomes.
Polyploidy is defined as having more than two sets of chromosomes.
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What is a silent mutation?
What is a silent mutation?
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Cigarette smoke is known as a __________ agent that can alter DNA.
Cigarette smoke is known as a __________ agent that can alter DNA.
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What is the main consequence of chromosomal nondisjunction?
What is the main consequence of chromosomal nondisjunction?
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Thymine dimers are caused by chemical mutagens.
Thymine dimers are caused by chemical mutagens.
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What mutation type often leads to a nonfunctional protein?
What mutation type often leads to a nonfunctional protein?
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The HbS allele provides protection against __________.
The HbS allele provides protection against __________.
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What happens during gene translocation?
What happens during gene translocation?
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Match the mutation types with their examples:
Match the mutation types with their examples:
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Study Notes
Genetic Mutations Review
- Mutation: A change in the DNA sequence, affecting protein function or structure.
- Gene Mutation: A mutation that alters a single gene's DNA sequence.
- Chromosomal Mutation: A mutation that changes chromosome structure or number.
- Point Mutation: A mutation that affects a single nucleotide base.
- Frameshift Mutation: A mutation caused by the insertion or deletion of nucleotides, altering the reading frame.
- Silent Mutation: A mutation that doesn't change the amino acid sequence.
- Missense Mutation: A mutation that results in a different amino acid being added, changing protein function.
- Nonsense Mutation: A mutation that creates a stop codon, producing an incomplete protein.
- Mutagen: An environmental factor causing mutations (e.g., UV rays, chemicals, viruses).
- Trinucleotide Repeat Expansion: A mutation from repeating sequences of three nucleotides, which multiply during replication.
- Polyploidy: Having more than two sets of chromosomes, frequently in plants.
- Gene Duplication: A gene segment duplication on a chromosome, resulting in multiple gene copies.
- Sickle Cell Anemia: Point mutation replaces glutamic acid with valine in hemoglobin, causing sickle-shaped red blood cells.
- Frameshift Effects: Insertion or deletion of nucleotides shifts the reading frame, causing changes in downstream codons, often resulting in a nonfunctional protein.
- Thymine Dimer (UV Mutagen): UV light forms thymine dimers, distorting DNA and potentially causing skin cancer.
- Trinucleotide Repeat Expansion (Effect): Linked to diseases like Huntington's disease, caused by excessive repeating sequences.
- Sickle Cell (Key Concept): Recessive, requiring two copies of the mutated allele to express the disease.
- Chromosomal Mutations (Examples): Gene duplication, polyploidy (extra chromosome sets), translocation (segment transfer), nondisjunction (chromosome separation failure).
- Mutagenic Agents: UV rays, chemicals (e.g., cigarette smoke), and infectious agents (e.g., viruses).
- Thymine Dimers and Cancer: UV radiation causes thymine dimers, potentially leading to cancer without repair.
- Polyploidy in Plants: Artificially induced polyploidy (e.g., bananas) leads to larger, more robust plants.
- Nondisjunction: Results in disorders like Down syndrome (trisomy 21) or Klinefelter (XXY).
- UV rays causing thymine dimers: A mechanism of how UV radiation causes mutations.
Mutation Types Summary
| Mutation Type | Cause | Effect | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Mutation | Base substitution | Amino acid change (missense), no change (silent). | Sickle cell anemia |
| Frameshift | Insertion/deletion of bases | Shifts reading frame; often nonfunctional protein | Cystic fibrosis |
| Silent | Base substitution (no amino change) | No effect | A codon change for the same amino acid |
| Nonsense | Base substitution creating stop codon | Premature stop codon, incomplete protein | Duchenne muscular dystrophy |
| Gene Duplication | Uneven crossing over | Extra gene copies; potential for new traits | Evolutionary changes in species |
| Translocation | Segment exchange between chromosomes | Altered gene expression, potential disease | Chronic myelogenous leukemia |
| Nondisjunction | Chromosome separation failure | Abnormal chromosome numbers | Down syndrome, Klinefelter syndrome |
Key Takeaways
- Mutations' causes span environmental factors (mutagens).
- Mutations can range from silent to affecting protein function or halting protein production (nonsense mutations).
- Frameshift mutations often have detrimental effects.
- Gene duplication and polyploidy contribute to genetic diversity and evolution.
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This quiz covers the various types of genetic mutations, including gene mutations, chromosomal mutations, and their specific categories like point mutations and frameshift mutations. Understand the impact of these mutations on protein function and structure, as well as the role of mutagens. Test your knowledge about how these changes can affect as well as lead to various biological outcomes.
