What type of mutation is shown in the diagram?   Why do you think this type of mutation is referred to by this term?

Q: What is a spontaneous mutation, and why are spontaneous mutations rare?

A: The mutation is the sudden deleterious effects in the DNA sequences, they can arise when the DNA is…

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: How do we know that mutations occur spontaneously?

A: The molecule which determines the traits or characters of an organism is known as the genetic…

Q: Will an insertion or a deletion of three nucleotides result in a frameshift mutation? Explain why or…

A: The frameshift mutation is the mutation by which the amino acid frame is changed. It is usually…

Q: What are frameshift mutations?

A: Mutations are the alternation or the changes that occur in the DNA. They are variations in codons…

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: 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: The following is a list of mutational changes. For eachof the specific mutations described, indicate…

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

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Q: How can a passenger mutation become adriver mutation?

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

Q: What are the three types of point mutations?

A: Chromosomal mutations involve changes in the entire chromosomes. Point mutations are the changes in…

Q: What is point mutation? Explain with an example?

A: Mutation can be defined as the slight change or alteration in the nucleotide sequence of the genome…

Q: What is a A hypomorphic mutation?

A: The change in normal structure or function of a wild type of gene due to alteration in nucleotides,…

Q: What is an insertion mutation?

A: Any permanent change in a sequence of DNA is termed a mutation. DNA is found in all organisms, and…

Q: Why do frameshift mutations generally have more seriousconsequences than missense mutations?

A: Genetic material is nothing but the sequence of nucleic acids which is called as DNA. It contains…

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

A: Mutation is defined as the sudden and permanent change in the nucleotide sequence of DNA. It causes…

Q: What are the silent, misense, nonsense, and frameshift mutations?

A: Mutation is an abrupt change in the DNA sequence and  nucleotide base pairs.  Mutation is caused by…

Q: What is a driver mutation?

A: Mutations are defined as the change in the sequence of DNA of an organism due to any environmental…

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 of the following is/are a transition mutation(s)? (select any that apply) A to T   A to G   C…

A: Point mutations refer to the change of a single nucleotide. These can be single base substitution or…

Q: Explain what happens in frameshift mutation? Name one disease caused by the disorder?

A: Addition or deletion of nucleotide in protein coding region of gene can shift the translational…

Q: what type of mutation can be avoided when doing the following: 1. Eating healthy foods 2. avoiding…

A: A mutation is an alteration in a DNA sequence caused due to various factors such as exposure to…

Q: Which of the following is TRUE regarding point mutations?

A: Answer - Option D - Insertions and deletions can be more harmful than substitutions because they can…

Q: What happens in deletion mutation?

A: A mutation is defined as any permanent alteration in the DNA’s nucleotide sequences. The mutation…

Q: What is the likely consequence of a frameshift mutation?

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

Q: What is mutations definition of mutations? types of mutations proper explanation and diagram

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

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

A: Mutations are sudden heritable changes in the DNA sequence of a gene and are responsible for all the…

Q: What is the resulting polypeptide: _______________________________________________________? What…

A: Central dogma is the central processing part in which DNA is converted into m RNA by transcription…

Q: Among the different types of amino acid substitution (same sense, missense, or nonsense mutations),…

A: Introduction A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence of an organism, either as the result of…

Q: TACAT

A: Solution :There are three types of DNA Mutations: base substitutions, deletions and insertions.

Q: Can you briefly explain each types of mutation (difference, unique fact, etc) ? Please don’t just…

A: Mutations are the changes in the genome resulting in the synthesis of different products. These…

Q: Which of the following best describes this type of mutation? Original – CCU-GAU-GAG-UCA…

A: Introduction : Mutations are modifications to the genetic sequence. Mutations can involve the…

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: Which of the given disorder can be seen in an individual when the mutation includes substitution of…

A: Purines and pyrimidines are nitrogenous bases present in nucleic acids. Substitution of purine by…

Q: make a point mutation and Frameshift mutation

A: point mutation, change within a gene in which one base pair in the DNA sequence is altered. Point…

Q: How is it possible that some, but not all, mutations get passed from one generation to the next?

A: Introduction :- A mutation is a change in the sequence of genetic letters known as bases within a…

Q: What are the possible ways that a mutation may affect an organism?

A: Mutation are random, sudden changes in the genetic material. Variation arises due to mutation are…

Q: What is base substitution in Gene Mutations ?

A: What is base substitution in Gene Mutations ?

Q: Why is mutation important?

A: A mutation is a random change and it occurs when the sequence of DNA changes. the result of DNA…

Q: What type of mutation is represented in the second strand of DNA? 1.      TACGGCACT 2.…

A: Mutation is the sudden inheritable change. The process by which mutation occurs is called as…

Q: How many codons are there in the mutated DNA-(b) and DNA-(c)? What types of mutations occurred in…

A: Codon is sequences of three DNA or RNA nucleotides.

Q: What is a silent mutation? Why is the name “silent mutation” a bit of a misnomer?

A: The flow of information in the cell is generally from DNA to RNA to proteins. DNA contains the…

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 the Molecular Basis of Mutation?

A: Introduction Mutations in the genes may be caused artificially or occur naturally. When an organism…

Q: Which class of mutation, missense or nonsense, is morecommon, and why?

A: Nonsense Mutation when there occurs deletion or insertion of single nucleotide base in the gene then…

Q: What is nonsense mutation ?

A: A mutation is any change in a cell’s DNA sequence. It may change one or more base pairs. The effects…

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: Is insertion a gene mutation?

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

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.