Mutations Flashcards
1
Q
What is a mutation?
A
An error involved in base pairs between nucleotides
2
Q
What are the 3 types of mutations?
A
- Addition
- Deletion
- Substitution
3
Q
What are the affects of mutations?
A
could cause a complete failure of a gene
4
Q
What is addition?
A
The adding of a base pair
5
Q
What is deletion?
A
The removing of a base
6
Q
What is substitution?
A
the exchanging of one base pair for a diffrent one
7
Q
What mutaitons casue a frameshift?
A
Deletion and addition
(causes change in codon sequences)
likely non functional protein as a result
