Chromosomes, Genes, Alleles And Mutations

Question 0

Gene?

Answer 0

A heritable factor that controls specific characteristics

Question 1

What are eukaryotic chromosomes made of?

Answer 1

DNA and proteins

Question 2

Gene mutation

Answer 2

Change in the DNA

Question 3

Explain the consequences of a base substitution mutation in relation to the process of transcription and translation, using sickle cell anemia as an example

Answer 3

GAG has mutated to GTG causing, replacing A with T. Hence sickle cell anemia (code for another protein)