6.1 Cellular control

Question 1

Define what a mutation is.

Answer 1

A random change to the genetic material.

Question 2

Define what a gene mutation is.

Answer 2

A change to the DNA

Question 3

What are mutations associated with mitotic division called?

Answer 3

Somatic mutations -may cause development of cancerous tumours.

Question 4

Can mutations associated with mitotic division be passed onto offspring?

Answer 4

No

Question 5

Can mutations associated with meiosis and gamete formation be passed onto offspring?

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

What are the two main classes of DNA mutation?

Answer 6

1) Point mutation
2) Insertion or deletion mutation