Differentiate between the elements of the following pairs:a. Transitions and transversionsb. Synonymous and neutral mutationsc. Missense and nonsense mutationsd. Frameshift and nonsense mutations

Q: mutations

A: Change in a DNA sequence and change in a phenotype or genotype of an organism is called mutation.

Q: Which of the following is a transition mutation? OG --> T G --> A G --> C

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Q: 1) Write one example about mutation in human. 2) Identify if this mutation is harmful or beneficial.

A: A mutation is a term referred to as a change in the DNA sequence. It is a change which occurs in the…

Q: How does the effect of nonsense mutation differ from that of a frameshift mutation? Why?

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Q: Which two of the following gene mutations would have the highest likelihood of causing a severe…

A: Introduction A mutation occurs when the sequence of DNA changes. Mutations can occur as a result of…

Q: A mutation in a coding region of DNA, but that does not change the amino acid, would almost…

A: *! silent mutation is due to a point mutation that gives different codon transcribed as a synonymous…

Q: Missense and nonsense mutations can occur in both the protein coding region and the regulatory DNA…

A: Is Missense and nonsense mutation occur in both protein coding region and the regulatory DNA of a…

Q: Define the following terms: a. point mutation b. transition mutation c. transverse mutation d.…

A: Mutation was the alteration in the DNA sequence  which result in change in the structure of the…

Q: Which of the following genetic alterations is most likely to result in a silent mutation? a…

A: Transition or transversion mutations may lead to no change in the sequence of the protein known as…

Q: Mutation rates vary for genes. All of the following are factors that influence the mutation rate of…

A: The mutation is one of the significant mechanism which directly affects the survival of the organism…

Q: Which of the following is/are a transition mutation(s)? (select any that apply) A to T   A to G   C…

A: Point mutations refer to the change of a single nucleotide. These can be single base substitution or…

Q: Now the gene sequence was changed in a different way, such that instead of producing a mRNA with the…

A: Mutations are abrupt changes in the DNA sequence that may or may not change the amino acid sequence…

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: Describe four types of point mutations: transitions, transversion, deletions, and additions?

A: Mutation is the sudden heritable changes that occur in the DNA sequences due to error while copying…

Q: A SNV mutation that results in no change in the amino acid sequence is called:  A. silent mutation…

A: A mutation is a permanent alteration in the DNA sequence of an organism's genome. DNA, or…

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: Explain Null (amorphic) and leaky mutations (hypomorphic), hypermorphic and neomorphic mutations

A: Mutations (changes in a gene sequence) can result in mutant alleles that no longer produce the same…

Q: What type of mutation causes the "mutant" variety of the PTC gene?  a A point mutation which lead…

A: PTC gene: it is the premature translation-termination codon. PTC is responsible for about one third…

Q: Which of the following mutations will most likely cause allelic dropout when amplifying an STR…

A: Each person is marked with two alleles that are present one each STR. This allele is inherited from…

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.