mutations Flashcards
1
Q
mutation
A
anything that can cause a mutation
2
Q
pint mutation
A
a change in a single base pair of DNA
3
Q
frameshift mutation
A
caused by a single base being added or deleated thus causing the codons to shift and the product to differ
4
Q
chromosomal mutation
A
structural changes in the genetic makeup of an organism
5
Q
mutagen
A
any change in the genetic makeup of an organism