DNA 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Deletion
A
It is when mistake in the DNA replication, DiGeorge syndrome
2
Q
Insertion
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When additional bases are in one DNA strand, Huntington’s disease
3
Q
Substitution
A
Nucleotides are placed in the wrong place, Sickle-Cell Anemia
4
Q
Where does a mutation have to happen to be passed onto offspring?
A
In Sex Cell
5
Q
Why are insertion and deletion mutations also called frameshift mutations?
A
They shift the whole genetic code (changes the code)
6
Q
Pros of mutations
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good mutations, genetic varation
7
Q
Cons of mutations
A
Bad mutations
8
Q
3 things that cause mutations.
A
DNA could copy wrong, high exposer, inherit, things you intake.
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