23 Which of the following statements about mutations are true?

Q: Starting with a population of genetically identical mice, you discover two new independent mutant…

A: In order to comprehend the structure as well as the function of these sequencing and of the ensuing…

Q: What is the difference  Between a silent mutation and a neutral mutation?

A: Mutations are the alterations or the changes that occur in the DNA. Mutations are variations in…

Q: What is a reverse mutation, or reversion?

A: The mutation is the alteration in the structure and sequence of the DNA which is the genetic…

Q: 39 The Central Dogma describes the flow of genetic information as follows: Select an answer and…

A: DNA are genetic material  which consist of genetic information that needs to passed from one…

Q: Combinatorial control of transcription factors refers to the phenomenon that: O A) small effector…

A: Transcription is the process in which the DNA is converted into mRNA and forms the part of the…

Q: A single gene mutation causing several, and seeming unrelated problems is called Entropy Pleiotropy…

A: The diseases that are caused due to single gene mutation are known as single gene disorders.

Q: G-LO37 Identify the consequences of mutations in different regions of a gene. The image below…

A: Introduction Gene expression is a multistep pathway by which the genes on DNA are decoded to their…

Q: 48. Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is an inherited blood disorder resulting from abnormally shaped…

A: According to the question, we have to mention what type of mutation causes sickle cell anemia among…

Q: Why transposons are called jumping genes?

A: A sequence of DNA sequence that has the ability to move or insert itself at a new location in the…

Q: A fragment of a strand of DNA has the following base sequence: GTTACCTAG. What is the base sequence…

A: The central dogma theory is an important concept in molecular biology that explains the flow of…

Q: Mutations can be classified as small-scale or large-scale, depending on the number of nucleotides…

A: a) change from CCGATG to CCGGATGThe sequence is altered from CCGATG to CCGGATG by the insertion of…

Q: What is a point mutation?

A: The genome of an individual determines its identity. It is composed of a unique DNA…

Q: Which mutation is lethal?

A: The mutation is the change that occurs in the DNA sequences due to environmental factors or by…

Q: Why in some instances are cytosines mutational hotspots?

A: Throughout a nucleotide sequence, mutation frequencies vary. Mutation "hotspots" are positions where…

Mitochondrial Mutations

A mitochondrion is a cellular organelle that serves as the site for cellular respiration and energy production (ATP or Adenosine Triphosphate). It is a double-membrane-bound organelle and is only present in eukaryotic cells.