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Which type of point mutation results in a premature stop codon?
Which type of point mutation results in a premature stop codon?
- Substitution
- Nonsense (correct)
- Deletion
- Insertion
What is the main consequence of a frameshift mutation caused by an insertion?
What is the main consequence of a frameshift mutation caused by an insertion?
- Introduction of a stop codon
- No significant change in the protein
- Shift in the reading frame of the genetic message (correct)
- Exchange of one amino acid for another
What can result if a point mutation occurs at a position where the stop codon is displaced?
What can result if a point mutation occurs at a position where the stop codon is displaced?
- The protein will be shortened
- All amino acids after the mutation remain unchanged
- The protein may be elongated (correct)
- The stop codon becomes a start codon
What does an insertion mutation influence the most directly?
What does an insertion mutation influence the most directly?
Which of the following types of mutations can render a protein incapable of performing its normal functions due to a frameshift?
Which of the following types of mutations can render a protein incapable of performing its normal functions due to a frameshift?
Which type of chromosomal mutation involves part of one chromosome breaking off and attaching to another non-homologous chromosome?
Which type of chromosomal mutation involves part of one chromosome breaking off and attaching to another non-homologous chromosome?
Which chromosomal mutation results in a chromosome segment being reversed end to end?
Which chromosomal mutation results in a chromosome segment being reversed end to end?
Which chromosomal mutation decreases the overall genetic material in a chromosome?
Which chromosomal mutation decreases the overall genetic material in a chromosome?
In which type of chromosomal mutation does an extra copy of a part of a chromosome get produced?
In which type of chromosomal mutation does an extra copy of a part of a chromosome get produced?
Which statement about the effects of mutations is accurate?
Which statement about the effects of mutations is accurate?
What term is used to describe heritable changes in genetic information?
What term is used to describe heritable changes in genetic information?
Which Latin word is 'mutation' derived from?
Which Latin word is 'mutation' derived from?
Which type of mutation involves the change of a single base pair?
Which type of mutation involves the change of a single base pair?
What are mutations that do not affect the amino acid sequence called?
What are mutations that do not affect the amino acid sequence called?
How would changing the mRNA codon from CCC to ACC affect the protein?
How would changing the mRNA codon from CCC to ACC affect the protein?
What is the result of a substitution mutation in point mutations?
What is the result of a substitution mutation in point mutations?
Which of the following best describes a missense mutation?
Which of the following best describes a missense mutation?
If a codon changes from CCC to CCA, what amino acid is specified?
If a codon changes from CCC to CCA, what amino acid is specified?
What can increase the error rate of DNA replication?
What can increase the error rate of DNA replication?
Which of the following can result in chromosomal mutations?
Which of the following can result in chromosomal mutations?
What is one potential benefit of mutations?
What is one potential benefit of mutations?
What is a characteristic effect of some of the most harmful mutations?
What is a characteristic effect of some of the most harmful mutations?
Which type of mutation may not change the amino acid specified by a codon?
Which type of mutation may not change the amino acid specified by a codon?
What condition must individuals with xeroderma pigmentosum avoid due to their increased risk of skin cancer?
What condition must individuals with xeroderma pigmentosum avoid due to their increased risk of skin cancer?
Which root word means 'producing'?
Which root word means 'producing'?
What is an example of a chemical mutagen?
What is an example of a chemical mutagen?
What is one benefit of mutations in the mosquito genome for mosquitoes?
What is one benefit of mutations in the mosquito genome for mosquitoes?
What is polyploidy?
What is polyploidy?
Which of the following is a polyploid crop plant?
Which of the following is a polyploid crop plant?
Which of the following best describes how some polyploidy in plants is achieved?
Which of the following best describes how some polyploidy in plants is achieved?
Why is polyploidy generally lethal in animals but beneficial in plants?
Why is polyploidy generally lethal in animals but beneficial in plants?
Which of the following describes a possible human benefit of mutations?
Which of the following describes a possible human benefit of mutations?
What is NOT a possible way a mutation may affect an organism?
What is NOT a possible way a mutation may affect an organism?
Which of the following is the best possible explanation for a cell suddenly producing different proteins after many years?
Which of the following is the best possible explanation for a cell suddenly producing different proteins after many years?
Study Notes
Mutations
- A mutation is a heritable change in genetic information, involving a change in the sequence of nucleotides in DNA or a change in the number or structure of chromosomes.
Point Mutations
- A point mutation changes a single base pair in the DNA sequence.
- Point mutations usually involve a substitution, where one base is changed to a different base.
- Substitutions can be silent, affecting no amino acid, or missense, changing the amino acid specified by a codon.
Types of Mutations
- Frameshift mutations: not expounded upon in the text.
- Polyploidy: a condition where an organism has extra sets of chromosomes, often larger and stronger than diploid organisms.
Causes of Mutations
- Mutagens: chemical or physical agents in the environment, such as UV radiation, pesticides, tobacco smoke, and environmental pollutants.
- Errors during DNA replication can also cause mutations.
Effects of Mutations
- Harmful effects: disrupt normal gene function, leading to genetic disorders, cancers, and other negative outcomes.
- Helpful effects: produce new or altered protein functions, beneficial to the organism or species, such as increased resistance to disease or environmental stressors.
Applications of Mutations
- Plant and animal breeders utilize "good" mutations to produce desirable traits, such as stronger and larger plants.
- Mutations can lead to the development of new crop species, such as bananas and strawberries.
Mutagens and Repair
- Cells can repair some DNA damage, but permanent changes can occur if they cannot.
- Mutagens can increase the error rate of DNA replication, leading to mutations.
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Learn about mutations, how they change genetic information, and their effects on genes. Discover the different types of mutations and their impact on genetic code.
