Point & Frameshift Mutation Flashcards
1
Q
CHANGE in a single nucleotide within a DNA sequence
A
Point Mutation
2
Q
- when a PURINE base replaces a PURINE base
- when a PYRIMIDINE base replaces a PYRIMIDINE base
A
Transitional
3
Q
When a PURINE base replaces a PYRIMIDINE base and vice versa
A
Transversional
4
Q
What are the 3 Possible Effects of Point Mutation
A
- Silent
- Missense
- Nonsense
5
Q
A change that DOES NOT AFFECT the sequence of amino acids
A
Silent
6
Q
a change to a DIFFERENT amino acid
A
Missense
7
Q
a change to a TERMINATION codon
A
Nonsense
8
Q
genetic mutation caused by a DELETION or INSERTION in a DNA sequence that shifts the way the sequence is read.
A
Frameshift Mutation
9
Q
involves the REMOVE of one or more nucleotides from a segment of DNA
A
Deletion
10
Q
involves the ADDITION of one or more nucleotides into a segment of DNA.
A
Insertion
