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What is the term for a mutation where one or more nucleotide pairs are inserted or deleted from the DNA sequence?
What is the term for a mutation where one or more nucleotide pairs are inserted or deleted from the DNA sequence?
- Insertion/deletion mutation (correct)
- Duplication mutation
- Inversion mutation
- Translocation mutation
Which type of mutation results in a frameshift by repeating one or more bases in the DNA sequence?
Which type of mutation results in a frameshift by repeating one or more bases in the DNA sequence?
- Inversion mutation
- Duplication mutation (correct)
- Insertion/deletion mutation
- Translocation mutation
What happens in an inversion mutation?
What happens in an inversion mutation?
- A group of bases rejoin at the same position in reverse order (correct)
- A frameshift occurs
- Bases are repeated in the DNA sequence
- DNA sequence on one chromosome is inserted into another chromosome
Which mutagenic agent is known to cause gene mutations and is found in substances like asbestos?
Which mutagenic agent is known to cause gene mutations and is found in substances like asbestos?
Gene mutations arising spontaneously during DNA replication are primarily due to what?
Gene mutations arising spontaneously during DNA replication are primarily due to what?
A mutation that causes no change to the organism can be considered neutral when?
A mutation that causes no change to the organism can be considered neutral when?
How does translocation mutation differ from other types of mutations?
How does translocation mutation differ from other types of mutations?
Which type of radiation is known to be a mutagenic agent and can cause gene mutations?
Which type of radiation is known to be a mutagenic agent and can cause gene mutations?
What is the effect of a frameshift mutation on the DNA sequence?
What is the effect of a frameshift mutation on the DNA sequence?
Which of the following is a causative factor for gene mutations in DNA replication?
Which of the following is a causative factor for gene mutations in DNA replication?
