Polymorphism #8 Flashcards
1
Q
polymorphism
A
is a permanent change of the nucleotide sequence of the genome of an organism showing a frequency of >0.1% in the pop.
2
Q
what the difference between mutations and polymorphisms
A
mutations are rare and unique
3
Q
the most common polymorphism is
A
SNP - includes base substitutions, insertions, deletions
4
Q
SNP are always neutral
A
false
5
Q
Microsatellites are ?
A
polymorphism, that is a class of repetitive DNA scattered throughout the genome
6
Q
genotyping of microsatellites is used for
A
paternity tests, investigation analyses