Two major types of mutations are gene mutation and chromosome mutation. Which mutation is more lethal and why?

Q: Which type of mutation is simulated in the following example?   Wild type: THE ONE BIG FLY HAD…

A: The mutation simulated is point mutation.

Q: Which type of mutation best describes a change in a non-coding region of the genome?

A: Mutation: Normal DNA contains a particular sequence of DNA. If the sequence of DNA is changed due to…

Q: What is the difference  Between a silent mutation and a neutral mutation?

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

Q: What is a reverse mutation, or reversion?

A: The mutation is the alteration in the structure and sequence of the DNA which is the genetic…

Q: What is the long term and short term effects of mutation on coding and non-coding DNA, the amount of…

A: A mutation is a change in the nucleotide sequence of an organism's genome, virus, or…

Q: How can we estimate the age of a mutation?

A: Mutation is defined as sudden inheritable change that occurs in the DNA sequence. Mutation occurs…

Q: Why is a random mutation more likely to be deleterious than beneficial?

A: Mutations are sudden negative effects in DNA sequences that can occur when the DNA is in the…

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

A: Neomorphic mutations are rare dominant gain-of-function mutations that produce a novel phenotype.

Q: How is paramutation similar to normal gene mutation? How does it differ? Make a list of similarities…

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Q: What is the difference between a germline mutation and a somatic mutation?

A: A mutation is a biological process occurring in the Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sequence due to…

Q: What is DNA methylation? When we say that DNA methylation is heritable, what do we mean? How is it…

A: Genetics is a branch of science that deals in the study of genes, heredity, and genetic variation of…

Q: Why do gene mutations not result in chromosomal mutations?

A: Answer: Introduction: Mutation- These are the random heritable changes that occurs in the DNA…

Q: A homeotic mutation is one in which?

A: Any group of genes that control the pattern of body formation during the early embryonic development…

Q: What is the effect of inversion mutation?

A: Mutation is a change in the sequence of genetic material either due to the mistake in replication or…

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: 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: What type of mutation is shown in the diagram?   Why do you think this type of mutation is referred…

A: Mutations are alterations in the gene sequence due to presence or interference of certain mutagenic…

Q: What are the frequency and percentage distribution of amino acids in the polypeptides coded by the…

A: The frequency and percentage distribution of amino acids in the polypeptides coded by the Original…

Q: What is the last name of the scientist who discovered that x-rays can increase the rate of mutation…

A: The fruit flies in this exhibit represent only a small percentage of the mutations found in real…

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

A: Mutation is defined as sudden inheritable change that occurs usually in the DNA sequence.  Mutation…

Q: Which type of mutation where a chromosome is found to be shorter that it’s homologous match?

A: Genes are made of nucleic acids called DNA. The variant forms of genes are called alleles. The…

Q: What are the characteristics of a cell or organism that underwent mutation?

A: The mutation is a change in a DNA sequence that is caused either when the DNA is being copied or due…

Q: is the action of the ultraviolet radiation on DNA to induce mutation?

A: UV radiation is a kind of non-ionizing radiation released by the sun and other artificial means. One…

Q: . What is DNA methylation? When we say that DNA methylation is heritable, what do we mean? How is it…

A: Gene regulation is the process through which the cells control the expression of genes. This is…

Q: A mutation in which most of the pi sequence of the gene is removed which type of allele?

A: Introduction :- Mutation is a change in a DNA sequence. Mutations can results from DNA copying…

Q: Many people with mutated alleles that are associated with diseases, including some cancers, do not…

A: A rapid change in the sequence of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) due to physical or chemical factors is…

Q: What are null mutations ?

A: The mutation is considered to be the alteration process in the DNA sequence, which is caused due to…

Q: Why is the incidence of survivable genetic disorders involving deletions of parts of chromosomes so…

A: Deletion is a type of mutation in which a part of DNA molecule is not copied during DNA replication.…

Q: Are mutations that arise during mitosis or meiosis the same?

A: The genetic material consists of a nucleotide sequence that results in the expression of the…

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: Two types of mutations discussed in this chapter are 1) nucleotide changes and 2) unstable genome…

A: The mutation is a change that is due to a change in DNA due to some environmental factors or damage…

Q: Discuss the changes in chromosomes that contribute to the mutations tabulated in Table above

A: A mutation is a change in the nucleotide sequence of DNA that occurs suddenly and permanently. It…

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: Why do many mutations have no detectable effects on organismal phenotype?

A: Some genes are essential for survival. If there is a mutation in these genes, it creates lethal…

Q: What are the three possible effects on the cell (or organism)  when a mutation occurs in DNA? Which…

A: A mutation happens when a DNA gene is disrupted or altered in such a manner that the hereditary…

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

A: Mutation is defined as the sudden inheritable change that occurs in the DNA sequence.  It is caused…

Q: what is another type of disease caused by a duplication mutation? How does it present itself?

A: Mutation can be defined as any random change that occurs in the DNA sequence. A rapid change in the…

Q: How do radiation and chemical mutagens cause DNA damage?

A: Mutagen It is the factor that cause irreversible and heritable change in the genetic material means…

Q: What is intergenic mutation ?

A: Mutation is a phenomenon in which some changes or alterations occurs in the original gene sequence.…

Q: Are all human mutations handed on to their children? Please explain.

A: Mutations are changes in the DNA sequence of organism which may or may not affect its phenotype.

Q: Why mutation behaves as a recessive lethal allele ?

A: Mutation can be outlined as the change within our DNA sequence and it results from the copying…

Q: What are the  chromosome 5 mutations?

A: DNA is the genetic material in most living organisms. It is the information hub of the cell that…

Q: Which type of mutation is responsible for new variations of a trait?

A: Any alteration in the sequence of DNA of a gene can cause changes in the resulting protein in such a…

Q: What are the similarities a chromosomal mutation and point mutation?

A: Chromosomal mutation is a numerical or structural change in a chromosome. It causes Klinefelter…

Q: Can a harmful mutation-causing genetic disease exist from generation to generation without…

A: Genes are DNA pieces or fragments borne on the chromosomes that decide particular human traits, 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.