5.4 Mutation

Question 1

What is mutation

Answer 1

Change in base sequence

Question 2

Types of mutation

Answer 2

Point mutation
Frameshift

Question 3

What does each of the types of mutation accomplish

Answer 3

Point Mutation: Substitution of single base pair
Frameshift: Insertion or deletion of a base pair

Question 4

Types of point mutation

Answer 4

Silent
Missense
Nonsense