What type of mutations are the most harmful to an organism? Select at least 2 answers Duplication Insertion Deletion Substitution

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

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Q: The following is the base sequence of DNA that codes for amino acids 506-510 of the protein that…

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Q: You are designing an experiment where you are doing a point mutation changing an aspartate residue…

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Q: What is the purpose of DNA methylation? Why is it ineffective in the DNA repair of spontaneous…

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Q: Describe the terms: Transformation Operon Recombination

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Q: Which of the following types of mutations would be produced by repair of a CRISPR-targeted double…

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Q: An insertion of two nucleotides into a gene results in a frameshift mutation.  This statement is:…

A: The nucleotide sequences found within a DNA molecule are subject to change due to a phenomenon known…

Q: What are deletion mutations? Also plzz mention its types Quickkkkk

A: The mutation causes alteration in the nucleotide sequence of DNA. It is caused by natural as well as…

Q: What type of mutation occurred at mutation #2 and does it cause a frameshift? Sequence Original…

A: Mutation is a change in nucleotide sequence of DNA. There are various types of mutations. Point…

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: What is the difference between a transition and a transversion? Which type of base substitution is…

A: There are two different types of mutations with DNA substitutions seen in nature.  These are of two…

Q: Which mutation would most likely cause the greatest impact

A: A mutation occurs when the DNA sequence modifies. Mutations can occur as a result of errors in DNA…

Q: The -10 and -35 sequences in E. coli DNA are referred to as untranslated region. T/F

A: Transcription is defined as the synthesis of mRNA from the template strand of DNA by the action of…

Q: A mutation occurs that changes a codon from UCC to UCA. It turns out that this codon is for an amino…

A: Based on the nature of change that occurs in a codon due to a point mutation (mutation at a single…

Q: 23. Describe each type of transposon and how they integrate into the DNA. How are transposons…

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Q: In humans, sickle-cell anemia and hemophilia represent which type of mutations?     Loss of…

A: Mutations are of different types. Mutations are change in the sequence of DNA which may cause the…

Q: explain substitution, insertion, and deletion gene mutations including the potential results of the…

A: Gene mutation is the alternation of the nucleotide sequences in the the DNA. In DNA four types of…

Q: Given the Following DNA template, TAC   CGC   TCC   GCC  GTC   GAC   AAT   ACC   ACT, write out the…

A: The DNA template is used for the synthesis of mRNA molecules. mRNA molecule is used by the…

Q: Based on the following wild type DNA sequence, indicate if each of the mutations should be…

A: A mutation is a change in a DNA sequence. Mutations can result from DNA copying mistakes made during…

Q: Which type of mutations are the least harmful to an organism? * O Duplication Substitution O…

A: Mutations are sudden changes in the DNA sequence and lead to several new characteristics in an…

Q: what type of mutation can be avoided when doing the following: 1. Eating healthy foods 2. avoiding…

A: A mutation is an alteration in a DNA sequence caused due to various factors such as exposure to…

Q: Provide the SIGNIFICANT difference between the terms provided in the table below. Missense Nonsense…

A: Missense :  Missense mutation changes an amino acid to another amino acid.     Nonsense : Nonsense…

Q: Which of the following types of physical mutagens produces thymine dimmer mutations? A- gamma rays…

A: Given:       Physical mutagens produces thymine dimmer mutations.

Q: Explain the various ways that each of these can occur within a DNA sequence: 1. substitution 2.…

A: When cells make an error while copying their own DNA, either by inserting a correct base or jumping…

Q: Which of the following statements about a transversion mutation in the sequence AGC is true?

A: Transversion alludes to a point mutation in DNA in which a solitary (two rings) purine is changed…

Q: Which of the following mutagens can substitute bases in DNA because of structural similarity?…

A: A mutagen is defined as any physical or chemical substance that can cause a mutation by altering an…

Q: The following is an example of what type of mutation?   Normal DNA: 5' - ATGACGTCA - 3'…

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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: Generally speaking, a nucleotide substitution has more severe consequences than a hucleotide…

A: Mutations can be categorized into base substitution, deletion, addition, and insertion mutation.…

Q: 4. Complete this table. Types of mutation: transition, transversion, missense, nonsense, silent CODE…

A: Mutation It refers to the alteration in the sequence of the DNA. It is caused by the mistakes that…

Q: Is a random mutation more likely to be beneficial or harmful?Explain your answer.

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Q: Can you briefly explain each types of mutation (difference, unique fact, etc) ? Please don’t just…

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Q: The human gene for hemophilia is on the X chromosome. Below is a pedigree from a family afflicted…

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Q: Which of the following tools should be used in identifying a mutation in a sequence compared to a…

A: Gene mutations, and alterations in the DNA sequence, play a fundamental role in shaping life and…

Q: Why is it more likely that insertions or deletions will be more detrimental to a cell than point…

A: Frameshift mutations Point mutations It refers to the mutation that changes the reading frame of…

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

A: Transition is a point mutation where replacement of base pair occurs.

Q: Identify the best match between the mutation description and term.   a. Transversion: results in a…

A: Often mutation occurs in our body. These mutations can be beneficial or lethal. The mutation occurs…

Q: 3). Explain a substitution mutation 4) Explain a deletion mutation 5). Explain an insertion…

A: 3. Substitution mutation: change of a single base causes change of the amino acid.

Q: Which of the following terms refer to the case when a mutation results in a complete loss of the…

A: Mutation is a sudden, discontinuous variation in genotype and phenotype of an organism due to change…

Q: Mutations can be caused by which process?   faulty DNA repair   nondisjunction   base sequence…

A: Mutation is defined as any heritable change in the genetic makeup of an individual. It is a sudden…

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.