Descrive  the difference between a missense mutation and a nonsense mutation?

Q: Define these types of mutation: Inversion Insertion Translocation Deletion Duplication

A: A mutation is a change in a deoxyribonucleotide (DNA) sequence that is irreversible. Mutations can…

Q: Which type of mutation best describes a change in a non-coding region of the genome?

A: Mutation: Normal DNA contains a particular sequence of DNA. If the sequence of DNA is changed due to…

Q: Explain why a point mutation does not necessarily change the oriignal amino acid sequence.  Explain…

A: A mutation refers to the alteration in the sequence of nucleotides in an organism’s DNA…

Q: Is it possible to prevent mutations entirely?

A: A mutation is an alteration or change in a deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sequence. Mutations can…

Q: Describe in detail three spontaneous lesions that can lead to mutations. Give examples.

A: Three spontaneous lesions are depurination, deamination, and transversions. 1. Depurination occurs…

Q: List the three general types of effects a mutation can have on a cell’s function.

A: Mutations are defined as the heritable changes in genetic information and the chemical or physical…

Q: Induced mutation are characterized by: Select the correct response: Exposure to free radicals that…

A: Mutations are heritable changes in the DNA. It can be somatic mutations (non-reproductive cells) or…

Q: Explain point  mutations and frameshift mutations. Which is more apt to disrupt the  structure and…

A: Proteins are the expression of the information present in the DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). This…

Q: The word mutation is generally considered to be negative. However, is there a positive side to…

A: MUTATION:- a mutation refers to a change in a DNA sequence.it can result from Dna copying mistakes…

Q: Define mutation rate.

A: Mutation is the sudden change in the structure and number of gene or chromosome or both. There are…

Q: Distinguish between spontaneous and induced mutations. Give some examples of mutagens that cause…

A: Mutations are the changes in the genetic material of an organism that are inherited from one…

Q: Distinguish between a point mutation and a frameshiftmutation.

A: Step 1 Mutations are unpredictable, stable, and inheritable changes that occur in the organisms due…

Q: Describe the primary causes, types, and outcomes of mutations.Give an example of a mutation that is…

A: Although the genetic information carried by an organism is replicated with the utmost fidelity,…

Q: Explain how transposons cause mutations.

A: Introduction Transposons are the short highly repeated DNA sequence present in heterochromatic…

Q: Compare beneficial and detrimental effects of mutations.

A: Mutation is defined as sudden inheritable change that occurs in the DNA sequence. It may be…

Q: What is mutations definition of mutations? types of mutations proper explanation and diagram

A: Answer: Introduction: Mutation- These are the random heritable changes that occurs in the DNA…

Q: Which type of point mutation does not affect the resulting protein? a deletion b missense mutation…

A: A mutation is any alteration or change in the sequence of the genetic material (DNA or RNA). A point…

Q: How Mutations can affect gene function ?

A: Gene mutations that involve changes in one or a few nucleotides occur at a single point in the DNA…

Q: Describe two cellular mechanisms that can prevent mutationsfrom occurring.

A: Mutations are changes in the DNA sequence. Mistakes in DNA replication can result in mutations.…

Q: Most genetic mutations are deleterious, producing negative effects. True or false?

A: The objective of the question is to determine whether most genetic mutations are harmful or…

Q: Which is generally more serious—a missense mutation or a nonsense mutation?

A: A mutation occurs/happens when the sequence/structure of DNA is altered. Mutations can occur as a…

Q: Explain silent, induced, and spontaneous mutations and explain how harmful they are.

A: A mutation is a change in our DNA sequence that happens as a consequence of DNA copying errors or…

Q: Discuss the benefits and costs of mutations.

A: Mutations are sudden permanent changes in an organism's genetic constitution. Mutations have either…

Q: Defi ne a mutation and explain how mutant forms are identifi ed

A: A genome is a set of genetic instructions for an organism. DNA nucleotide sequences make up this…

Q: What are the chances of occurence of amorphic mutation?

A: Mutations are defined as the change in the sequence of DNA of an organism due to any environmental…

Q: Describe the primary causes and types of mutations. Give an example of a mutation that is benefi…

A: DNA molecule is a hereditary molecule it is made up of nucleotides. Each nucleotide is made up of…

Q: What is the difference between gain of function and loss of function mutations?

A: Mutations is a change in a DNA sequence that can be caused due to DNA replication error made during…

Q: Compare silent mutations, missense mutations,nonsense mutations, and frameshift mutations in termsof…

A: A mutation is a change that occurs in the DNA sequence. Mutations in the amino acid–encoding region…

Q: Explain why STR mutations are found at a much higher frequency than single nucleotide changes?

A: STR means single tandem repeat, and the mutation in the STR segments is at a very high rate .

Q: Define the silent mutation in DNA

A: Mutation occurs due to sudden change in DNA structure and sequence which results in either gain or…

Q: Describe some mutation repair mechanisms.

A: Mutations are the change in the genetic sequence of the individual due to external factors. If these…

Q: What exactly are mutations? Can mutations have helpful effects, harmful effects or no effects at…

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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.