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What type of mutation occurs when a part of one chromosome is exchanged with another non-homologous chromosome?
What type of mutation occurs when a part of one chromosome is exchanged with another non-homologous chromosome?
- Trinucleotide repeat expansion
- Reciprocal translocation (correct)
- Transition mutation
- Philadelphia chromosome
Which mutation type results in the change of a single nucleotide in a gene and the corresponding mRNA?
Which mutation type results in the change of a single nucleotide in a gene and the corresponding mRNA?
- Insertion mutation
- Deletion mutation
- Frameshift mutation
- Point mutation (correct)
What type of mutation involves the replacement of a purine nucleotide by another purine or a pyrimidine by another pyrimidine?
What type of mutation involves the replacement of a purine nucleotide by another purine or a pyrimidine by another pyrimidine?
- Transversion mutation
- Transition mutation (correct)
- Silent mutation
- Missense mutation
What type of point mutation results in premature termination of protein synthesis?
What type of point mutation results in premature termination of protein synthesis?
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Which genetic abnormality is associated with chronic myelogenous leukemia?
Which genetic abnormality is associated with chronic myelogenous leukemia?
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