A homeotic mutation is one in which?

Q: Define the term Mutation?

A: Introduction  DNA is composed of the nucleotides arranged in a specific sequence. DNA is composed of…

Q: Which of the following is an example of a beneficial mutation?

A: Some mutations have positive effect on organism in which they occur are called beneficial mutations.…

Q: What is point mutation.give one example?

A: Mutations are the alterations or the changes that occur in the DNA. Mutagens are the agents that are…

Q: Two types of mutations are (1) nucleotide changes and (2) unstable genome regions that undergo…

A: Given: Two types of mutation Nucleotide changes - point mutation Unstable genome regions undergo…

Q: Define point mutation.

A: Step 1 Mutations are unpredictable, stable, and inheritable changes that occur in the organisms due…

Q: What are Antimorphic mutations ?

A: Mutations are the alterations or the changes that occur in the DNA. Mutagens are the agents that are…

Q: What is a mutation? How does a mutation lead to an altered phenotype? Describe two specific types of…

A: The cell is the basic structural and functional unit of the body. A cell is composed of various cell…

Q: Give some function of mutation?

A: The cell biology is considered as the study of cells, their structure, cell division, and their…

Q: The Effects of a Mutation are  Difficult to Predict Why?

A: A mutation is a change that occurs in the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)when it is damaged or changed…

Q: Distinguish between an inherited and a de novo mutation.

A: DNA ( deoxyribonucleic acid) is the genetic material that the organism inherits from the parental…

Q: Mutations are heritable alterations in the base sequenceof DNA.?  TRue or False

A: The genetic material can be DNA or RNA. In eukaryotes, DNA is the genetic material that is present…

Q: Define mutation rate.

A: Mutation is the sudden change in the structure and number of gene or chromosome or both. There are…

Q: Why Spontaneous mutation rates are low ?

A: Any heritable change in the genetic makeup of an individual is called as mutation. It is a sudden…

Q: Which statement regarding DNA methylation and gene expression is FALSE?

A: The first option which states that none of the given options are correct (that says all the given…

Q: Do mutations always cause negative impacts? Why or why not?

A: Mutations are the changes in the sequence of the DNA. Mutations are caused by mistakes in copying…

Q: Certain mutations are called dominant-negative mutations. What do you think this means and how do…

A: Any kind of alteration in the nucleotide sequence of an organism’s genome is referred to as a…

Q: What is the difference between a missense mutation and a nonsense mutation? Between a silent…

A: Gene mutations involve alteration in the structure of genes which alters or modifies the structure…

Q: Which best shows a harmful effect of a mutation?

A: Sudden change in the heredity material (DNA or RNA) which produce heritable or non-heritable changes…

Q: what are pre-mutation alleles?

A: Mutation, an alteration in the genetic material of a cell of a living organism or of a virus that is…

Q: Explain the difference between a gain-of-functionmutation and a dominant-negative mutation. Why…

A: A mutation is referred to as a change in an organism's DNA sequence. Mutations can occur as a result…

Q: Are Mutations Helpful or Harmful?

A: Mutations are sudden changes in the structure and function of chromosomes.

Q: which word describes the majority of permanent genetic mutations?

A: A mutation is a change in our DNA sequence that happens as a result of errors in DNA copying or…

Q: What are the two types of mutations?

A: The mutation is an error mechanism in which the addition, deletion, or substitution of nucleotides…

Q: What triggers mutation?

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Q: Can Spontaneous mutations occur without the action of extraneous agents ?

A: DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the genetic material of almost all living organisms. It is a double…

Q: Describe three types of mutations

A: A mutation is a change in a DNA sequence. Mutations can result from mistakes happened during DNA…

Q: What are mutations and what causes them? Are mutations helpful, harmful, or both? Explain

A: The process of mutation results in the alteration of the sequences of DNA. Mutations can be caused…

Q: Which three effects of a mutation may have upon a cell?

A: The abrupt changes in the DNA sequence that may or may not change the sequence of a protein are…

Q: Are mutations good or bad? Explain your response to this question.

A: Any alteration in the sequence of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is called a mutation. It occurs…

Q: What are the main types of mutations?

A: Introduction  Any change in the DNA sequence of a gene can alter the function of the protein coded…

Q: Define mutation

A: The human body is made up of the complex level of the genome organization. The change in the level…

Q: How does spontaneous mutation occur and how is this different from induced mutation?

A: A spontaneous mutation occurs as a result of error in DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) replication…

Q: If a mutation occurs, it does not necessarily cause a genetic disease. Why?

A: The mutation is a sudden change in the DNA sequence in an organism that causes changes in nucleotide…

Q: Descrive  the difference between a missense mutation and a nonsense mutation?

A: The mutation is the change in the DNA sequence that can be responsible for changing in the amino…

Q: Why the neutral mutations affect gene products?

A: Introduction :- A mutation is a change to an organism's DNA sequence. Errors in DNA replication…

Q: Why is mutation important

A: Mutation refers to any change from normal DNA sequence. There are various reasons for mutation…

Q: Which is generally more serious—a missense mutation or a nonsense mutation?

A: A mutation occurs/happens when the sequence/structure of DNA is altered. Mutations can occur as a…

Q: Are mutations good or bad? Explain your answer

A: Gene mutations are rare and random changes in DNA sequence which result in alteration of polypeptide…

Q: What three factors affect mutation rates?

A: The mutation occurs when there is a change in the nucleic acid sequence. These mutations could be…

Q: How does an epigenetic change differ from a mutation?

A: Genetics is the study of genes, their interactions, and the effect of environment on genes. Broadly…

Q: What is called mutation breeding?

A: A mutation is a sudden and inheritable change in the DNA molecule. This change is brought about by…

Q: A single base mutation in a gene may not 'always'result in loss of grain of function?

A: The mutation is defined as a sudden, heritable, and stable change in the genome of an organism.

Q: How is a suppressor mutation different from a reverse mutation?

A: Mutation is alteration or change in the nucleotide sequence of an organism’s genome. Mutations can…

Q: Which of the following is a transition mutation? OC--> G OC --> T OC --> A

A: Transition is a point mutation where replacement of base pair occurs.

Q: What are induced mutations ?

A: An induced mutation is referred to any change in the sequence of DNA that is transferred from parent…

Q: Statistically, are mutations almost always beneficial or harmful? Why?

A: A mutation is a change in the nucleotide sequence of a DNA molecule. A mutation may arise due to any…

Q: What type of mutations are insertions and deletions?

A: The biochemical material that is carried from the preceding generation to the succeeding generations…

Q: How Induced Mutations Arise from DNA Damage ?

A: Errors in DNA or viral replication, mitosis, or meiosis, as well as other types of DNA damage (such…

Mitochondrial Mutations

A mitochondrion is a cellular organelle that serves as the site for cellular respiration and energy production (ATP or Adenosine Triphosphate). It is a double-membrane-bound organelle and is only present in eukaryotic cells.