Mutations Flashcards
1
Q
What is a nonsense mutation?
A
Point mutation that usually produces a non functional protein
2
Q
What is a missense mutation?
A
A point mutation where a single nucleotide is changed to cause substitution of a different amino acid… this can affect the protein or not
3
Q
Name the 5 types of mutations and explain
A
Nonsense Silent Missense Deletion Frameshift
