mutations

Question 1

what is a mutation

Answer 1

when the sequence of DNA bases are altered

Question 2

what determines the effect of a mutation on an organism

Answer 2

the position of the mutation in the DNA sequence

Question 3

how can a mutation alter an organisms phenotype

Answer 3

• a mutation might cause DNA bases to be changed or removed
• the order of the bases will be different
• the amino acids assembled may be different
• wrong protein will be produced
• and incorrectly form a shape