Module 6: Section 1

Question 1

Definition of mutation

Answer 1

In sequence of bases in DNA

Question 2

How are mutations harmful

What can mutations be caused by

Answer 2

Patients are harmful because they can interrupt the normal function of a protein
Can be caused by:
Addition rotation – one or more bases add to DNA sequence

Deletion mutation – one or more bases removed from the DNA sequence

Substitution rotation – one or bases are change the DNA sequence
—> They are neutral – as amino acid’s can be coded for more than one codon (sequences of three nucleotides

Question 3

What are the causes of mutation

Answer 3

DNA replication - The bases in DNA sequence are red and copied
Can be errors in the replication process or do you want done