Mechanics of Genetics

Question 1

DNA

Answer 1

• double helix shape
• nitrogenous bases: A-T, C-G
• deoxyribose sugar
• phosphate group
• the sequence of nitrogenous bases determines the proteins created

Question 2

Point Mutation (Substitution)

Answer 2

occurs in a genome when a single base pair is added, deleted or changed

Question 3

Frameshift Mutation (Insertion or Deletion)

Answer 3

a genetic mutation caused by a deletion or insertion in a DNA sequence that shifts the way the sequence is read

Question 4

Protein Synthesis

Answer 4

-replication, transcription, translation

Question 5

Homozygous

Answer 5

same allele (AA or aa)