genetics overview Flashcards
1
Q
what is genetics
A
genetics is the study of inheritance
2
Q
where does the genetic information go
A
the genetic information gets passed on from one generation to another and results in specific characteristics shown in an offspring
3
Q
where is the genetics information stored
A
in the nucleus
4
Q
state and briefly explain the different types of point mutations
A
insertion - a base is added
deletion - a base is deleted
substitution - a base is replaced with another
