Mutations Flashcards
1
Q
Mutation
A
Random change in DNA
2
Q
Point mutation
A
Switch in base of nucleotides
3
Q
Nonsense Mutations
A
Makes A random stop codon mid sequence
4
Q
Missense Mutation
A
The changes the base of nucleotides into something different and makes code wrong
5
Q
Silent mutation
A
A switch that doesn’t matter
6
Q
A BIG change in DNA that is detrimental to cell
A
Deletion/Insertion Frameshift
