Types of Mutation

Question 1

What does point mutation mean, and what does it do?

Answer 1

Point mutation is a type of mutation where only one base in the [DNA sequence] is changed.

Question 2

What exactly causes sickle cell anemia?

Answer 2

It is caused by a mild to a severe mutation in a different amino acid being put into the protein.

Question 3

Does frameshift mutation mean the mutation is frameshifting?

Answer 3

no smh!!! it is a type of mutation where a base is added or deleted in the DNA sequence and every codon from that point on is changed.

Question 4

A mutation is an __________ in the normal sequence of ___.

Answer 4

A mutation is an ALTERATION in the normal sequence of DNA

Question 5

TRUE or FALSE: Mutagen is a substance that causes an alteration in the normal sequence.

Answer 5

TRU, it does cause an alteration in the normal sequence.

Question 6

What is a mutant?

Answer 6

It is the organism that is affected by the alteration in the normal sequence of DNA.