Human Genetics Flashcards
1
Q
what is a genome?
A
all DNA in a cell
2
Q
what is a point mutation
A
a base change, it can be silent, missense or nonsense
3
Q
describe what insertion and deletion mutation is
A
Adding or deleting a gene which may introduce frameshift mutations
4
Q
What is a somatic mutation
A
When the body cannot be passed onto the offspring that can give rise to disease like cancer
5
Q
what is a germ-line mutation
A
Found in the gamete and can be passed on to the offspring
6
Q
what is an allele
A
each human has two alleles with one allele inherited from each parent
