Mutations Flashcards
1
Q
4 types of mutations
A
Induced, Spontaneous, Point Mutation, Chromsome mutation
2
Q
What is an induced mutation
A
When a cause can be identified it is called an induced mutation.
UV
Chemicals
3
Q
What is a spontaneous mutation
A
When a cause cannot be identified
4
Q
What is a point mutation
A
Errors can occur during DNA replication which means the instructions in the code sent during transcription are not followed exactly
E.g
substitution
Deletion
Insertion
Inversion
5
Q
What is a chromosome mutation
A
A chromosome mutation, also known as a chromosomal aberration, refers to a structural change in chromosomes.
