Chromosomal Structure Mutations Flashcards
1
Q
What are the four types of chromosome changes
A
Deletion
Duplication
Translocation
Inversion
2
Q
Deletion
A
Deletion is when a section of a chromosome is deleted
3
Q
Inversion
A
Where a section of chromosome is reversed
4
Q
Translocation
A
Where a section of a chromosome is added to a chromosome, not it’s homologous partner
5
Q
Duplication
A
Where a section of a chromosome is added from its homologous partner
6
Q
What can gene duplication allow (mutations and evolution)
A
Allows potential beneficial mutations to occur in a duplicated gene whilst the original gene can still be expressed to produce its protein
