6. Mutation - Chromosome Structure Mutations

Question 1

What are chromosome structure mutations?

Answer 1

Alterations to the structure of one or more chromosomes

Question 2

Give four examples of chromosome structure mutations

Answer 2

1. Duplication of part of a chromosome
2. Deletion of part of a chromosome
3. Translocation of part of one chromosome onto another chromosome
4. Inversion of part of a chromosome