Is chromosome deletion equivalent to a frameshift mutation (discussed in Chapter 13)? Why or why not?

Q: Is lambda DNA circular or linear?

A: Lambda DNA is derived from an E.coli bacteriophage.

Q: What is the purpose of DNA methylation? Why is it ineffective in the DNA repair of spontaneous…

A: DNA methylation is the process of adding methyl groups to DNA at Nucleotide bases, so that without…

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 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 makes up a yeast artificial chromosome (YAC)?

A: Artificial chromosomes are cloning vectors, which contain the DNA sequence elements that are…

Q: What are frameshift mutations?

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

Q: Most prokaryotes have a circular chromosome, with no ends, so the shortening of DNA does not occur.…

A: To forestall the loss of genes as chromosome closes wear out, the tips of eukaryotic chromosomes…

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

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Q: How does the effect of nonsense mutation differ from that of a frameshift mutation? Why?

A: Mutations are changes that occurs in the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sequence, either due to…

Q: What is the difference between transposons and retrotransposons?

A: All cellular systems are controlled by proteins. Proteins are synthesized by the cell by a process…

Q: What are deletion mutations? Also plzz mention its types Quickkkkk

A: The mutation causes alteration in the nucleotide sequence of DNA. It is caused by natural as well as…

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: What proportion of exons are repeated sequences in the human genome? Is 38% surprising?

A: Human Genome is comprised of  only 1.1%  exons of the total, whereas 24% is in introns, and the…

Q: What is the difference between a pseudogene and a gene? AND What is a dead gene?

A: Pseudogenes are inheritable genetic elements that are similar to functional genes but are…

Q: Why is the p53 R273W mutation preventing p53 from binding to DNA?

A: All living things are made up of cells, which are the most basic and important unit. All of life's…

Q: What is the Evidence for a triplet code?

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

Q: What makes the deletion of a gene?

A: Deletion is a type of mutation in which a part or sequence of a chromosome that can be a single base…

Q: What role does DNA methylation play in mismatch repair?

A: DNA methylation is a biochemical process, in which a methyl group is added to the nucleotides of…

Q: Suppose that a bacterial DNA molecule is given a left-handed twist.How does this affect the…

A: Prokaryotes are the organisms that possess primitive cellular organization such as bacteria. They do…

Q: How does DNA polymerase prevent mutations

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Q: How do these engineered nucleases effect a change in the genomic DNA sequence?

A: Genome editing is a technique used to precisely and efficiently modify DNA within a cell. It…

Q: Which of the following are the correct types of chromosomal mutation as shown from Figure 1.4? *…

A: Correct option is B i.e.  Inversion Insertion Deletion Translocation

Q: What is the major form of DNA methylation that is seen in eukaryotes? At what type of DNA sequence…

A: Step 1 Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) methylation is am epigenetic procedure that takes place by adding…

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: Is a chromosome deletion equivalent to a frameshift mutation ? Why orwhy not?

A: A frameshift mutation occurs when a transcriptinal domain shifts, causing DNA to be transcribed…

Q: How many transposons are in the human genome?

A: Transposons or transposable elements (TE) are the DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) sequences that can…

Q: What happens when a nonsense mutation is introduced into a transposon's gene encoding transposase?

A: A non-sense mutation is a mutation that terminates translation earlier resulting in the formation of…

Q: Are LINEs retrotransposons?

A: The transposons are the segments of genes that are capable of moving from one position to another…

Q: What chromosome rearrangement is thought to be the source of new genes?

A: Chromosome rearrangement is a change in the order of base sequences along one or more chromosomes.…

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: What effect does histone acetylation have on Gene 1?

A: Histone  acetylation is an epigenetic modification of transcription .   Histone acetylation is the…

Q: What features distinguish a transposon from a retrotransposon?How are their sequences different, and…

A: The transposons and retrotransposons are the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sequences that transfer…

Q: What is chromosome 10 deletion do ?

A: Chromosome 10 is one of the 23 pairs of chromosomes in humans. It contains 700 to 800 genes that…

Q: What is the “-10” position of the gene called? Why?

A: DNA is two stranded , ladder like structure which act as genetic material in most of organisms . It…

Q: Could a single nucleotide deletion restore the function of a protein-coding gene interrupted by the…

A: Introduction: The functional unit of DNA that code for proteins are known as genes.

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: why would a mutation complex 1 usually not result in immediate death ? And while blocking complex IV…

A: Electron transport chain is responsible for the oxidation of NADH and FADH2 which results in the…

Q: ow does DNA methylation occur? What enzyme is involved in DNA methylation? What are the consequences…

A: Since you have multiple questions, am answering the first question for you, for the remaining…

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: What are the effects of deletion mutation?

A: INTRODUCTION: Deletion mutation occurs when a part of DNA is not copied or replicated during the…

Q: How do these designed nucleases modify the genomic DNA sequence?

A: Designer nucleases functions by targeting a specific DNA sequence with in a genome.

Q: What is a nucleosome-free region? Where are such regions typically found in a genome? How are…

A: Given: Explain about the nucleosome-free region. and explain such regions typically found in a…

Q: How are flanking direct repeats created in transposition?

A: When the genes become capable to switch over their position on chromosome then it is called…

Q: What fraction of the human genome consists of transposons and retrotransposons?

A: Transposons are also known as jumping genes. Such genes are able to change the position anywhere in…

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: • Deletion chromosomes are useful for what purpose?

A: Genetics is the branch of biology which deals with genes, heredity, and genome in the organism.…

Q: How does chromosome structure affect the activity of some eukaryotic genes?

A: Chromosome is made up of DNA. DNA is a genetic material that constitute genes which are responsible…

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.