suggest reasons for why DNA mutations are not all phenotypic.

Q: What are the chances of occurrence of hypermorphic mutation?

A: Mutations are defined as the permanent change in the DNA’s base sequence. The mutation that…

Q: Differentiate between D-value and z-value.

A: Introduction  Sterilization is the process of completely eliminating or destroying all microbial…

Q: Explain Deleterious mutations?

A: Mutations are the alterations in the genetic sequence which eventually results in the genetic…

Q: List genetic diseases that is caused or influenced by the exposure of radiation

A: Answer :- There are genetic diseases that is caused or influenced by the exposure of radiation are…

Q: Explain about the epigenetic differences ?

A: Introduction Expression of gene is highly under control by various mechanisms such as histone…

Q: Define about the consequence of changes in genetic material throughmutation ?

A: the consequence of changes in genetic material through mutation are :

Q: A single gene disorder that produces several symptoms is________.

A: Single gene disorders are those which are caused by mutation or abnormality in one gene and can be…

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 Suppressor Mutations.

A: Suppressor mutations are helpful for distinguishing new genetic sites that have an effect on a…

Q: define Silent mutations

A: point mutations result in inheritable changes that occur on a single random nucleotide on the DNA.…

Q: Explain the genes responsible for complex diseases such as coronary artery disease ?

A: “Coronary artery disease (CAD)” is a complex disease that is considered the leading cause of death…

Q: Give an examples of genetic diseases.

A: A genetic disorder or genetic disease is a condition that occurs because of any defect or change in…

Q: Comparision of mutation and genetic disorders?

A: An alteration in the nucleotide sequence of the genome of an organism, virus, or extra-chromosomal…

Q: Describe how DNA methylation is heritable.

A: DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) methylation involves the addition of methyl groups to cytosine bases…

Q: Explain the a gain-of-function mutation ?

A: Mutations occur when there is a change in DNA due to damage which can alter the gene expression.…

Q: Regarding albinism, with adavances in fields such as gene therapy and stem cell research, is there a…

A: Introduction :- Albinism is an inherited condition in which the rate of melanin production is…

Q: Explain how a mutation within a non-coding sequence may alter gene function.

A: Deoxy ribonucleic acid (DNA) is the genetic material of most organisms that carry coded genetic…

Q: Explain what a mutation is and how it can cause a genetic disease.

A: Every cell after a certain growth and development it divides. Cell division occurs follwed by…

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: Why Recessive CF disease alleles either produce no CFTR or produce nonfunctional or less functional…

A: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a classical example of recessive disease. It is a disease that is inherited.

Q: What is the most common symptom in a genetic disorder and why? Do all people exhibit this symptom of…

A: Genetic disorder is a health problem that had resulted due to one or more abnormalities of a person'…

Q: Explain the effect of a gene being “methylated”.

A: Gene is the sequence of nucleotides which encode a protein.

Q: Explain the process that damages DNA has the potentialto be carcinogenic ?

A: The cells have developed various mechanisms for DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) damage repair that is…

Q: Explain Mutagenesis screens for maternal effect and zygotic lethal mutations?

A: The screen that is used in laboratory procedure to create or detect a mutant organism is called…

Q: Explain how DNA methylation is heritable.

A: DNA methylation is the structural modification in the DNA that is done by the covalently addition of…

Q: Explain about suppressor mutation ?

A: Suppressor mutation is a second mutation.

Q: Current therapeutic interventions that aim to address the impact of mutations on gene function

A: Mutations in the gene functions results in various diseases. Mutations does not allow some of the…

Q: Explain about dominant negative mutation ?

A: Mutation is any change in the DNA or RNA sequence which may or may not alter the normal functioning…

Q: How are genetic variants identified?

A:

Q: Explain Loss of p53 function leads to genomic instability?

A: The TP53 gene provides instructions for making a protein called tumor protein p53 (p53). This…

Q: Define common variants

A: A common variant is a part of a hypothesis "Common diseases-common variant" that accounts for the…

Q: Give Examples of oncogenic mutations?

A: An oncogene is a gene that has the potential to cause cancer when these genes are mutated or…

Q: Discuss types of DNA damage and how such lesions can be repaired.

A: Mutations arise not only from errors in replication but also through the damage in DNA. Some damage…

Q: What chromosome is associated with autism?

A: Autism is a condition that appears at an early age of childhood. The person who suffers from autism…

Q: How is the early diagnosis of genetic diseases usually done?

A: Introduction The diagnosis of genetic diseases can be made during the prenatal period, either…

Q: Distinguish between silent and harmful mutations.

A: The nucleus of every cell has a nucleus inside which the hereditary information in the form of DNA…

Q: List the three basic categories of chromosome mutations and define each one.

A: Aneuploidy refers to a condition of an abnormal or unusual number of chromosomes. Normally each…

Q: Explain the Categories of Genetic Variants?

A: Genetics is the study of how traits are passed from one generation to another. This includes but is…

Q: explain Phenotypic consequences of deletion

A: Chromosomal aberrations are changes in the number and arrangement of genes in the chromosomes. They…

Q: Explain maternal-effect mutations?

A: Mutation means sudden changes occur in DNA sequences. The mutation occurs randomly. It also occurs…

Q: Explain briefly Lethal genes

A: A gene is the basic physical and functional unit of heredity. They are made up of DNA. Some genes…

Q: Indicate how D-value and z-value differ.

A: Introduction A microbe, or microorganism, is a microscopic organism. It may occur as a single-celled…

Q: Indicate and explain at least three examples of abnormalities in genes and chromosomes

A: Three of the various abnormalities associated with genes and chromosomes encompass Schizophrenia,…

Q: Why B is wrong?

A: Lotka-Volterra model was developed by Alfred Lotka and Vito Volterra independently in 1920's. The…

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.