mutations Flashcards
1
Q
point mutation
A
change in a single base in dna
1
Q
missense
A
results in a change of amino acid sequence
can change protein function
2
Q
nonsense mutation
A
creates a new termination codon
changes length of protein due to premature stop of translation
3
Q
silent
A
no change of amino aicd sequence
due to degeneracy of the gentic code
no effect on protein function
4
Q
frameshift
A
addition or deletion of a single base
changes reading frame of translation into a protein
5
Q
chromosomal mutations
A
deletions
duplications
inversions
translocations
6
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