Changes in a DNA sequence that affect genetic information are known as
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What is a gene mutation and how do mutations occur? A gene mutation is a permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene, such that the sequence differs from what is found in most people.Mutations range in size; they can affect anywhere from a single DNA building block (base pair) to a large segment of a chromosome that includes multiple genes. gene mutation is a permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene, such that the sequence differs from what is found in most people.
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- A gene mutation involves a change in the nucleotide sequence of DNA and is the ultimate source of genetic diversity. The figure demonstrates how a base mutation results in sickle-cell anemia.
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- Mutation is a change in DNA, the hereditary material of life. An organism's DNA affects how it looks, how it behaves, and its physiology  all aspects of its life. So a change in an organism's DNA can cause changes in all aspects of its life. Mutations are random.
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3. One different between a point mutation and a chromosomal mutation is that A. A point mutation affects the DNA of more genes than a chromosomal mutation B. A point How does a mutation in the DNA affect the way proteins are made? A: A mutation in the DNA results in misshapen tRNA molecules that do not fit inside the ribosomes. B: A mutation in the DNA results in misshapen tRNA and, ultimately, to a different protein structure.C: A mutation in the DNA affects the structure if mRNA, but it does affect the protein. D: A mutation in the DNA changes how the proteins that are made are passed down from parent to offspring.This Question is Closed.ow does a mutation in the DNA affect the way proteins are made? A: A mutation in the DNA results in misshapen tRNA molecules that do not fit inside the ribosomes. B: A mutation in the DNA results in misshapen tRNA and, ultimately, to a different protein structure.
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mutations 10th A point mutation, or single base modification, is a type of mutation that causes a single nucleotide base change, insertion, or deletion of the genetic material, DNA or RNA.The term frameshift mutation indicates the addition or deletion of a base pair. single point mutation can change the whole DNA sequence. Changing one purine or pyrimidine may change the amino acid that the nucleotides code for. Point mutations may arise from spontaneous mutations that occur during DNA replication. The rate of mutation may be increased by mutagens.
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What is mutation? A mutation is a permanent change in the DNA sequence of a gene. Mutations in a gene's DNA sequence can alter the amino acid sequence of the protein encoded by the gene.
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- A: Mutations affect organisms in two different ways. Genetic mutations are inherited DNA changes that can be passed on to the next generation. Somatic mutations are DNA changes that are acquired after birth. Mutations can be helpful, harmful or make no difference at all. Continue Reading
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- Only mutations on coding regions of DNA can affect an organism’s phenotype. CONCEPTS MAIN IDEA Genetic variation comes from several sources. Genetic variation comes from two main sources: mutation and recombination.• Mutation A mutation is a random change in the DNA of a gene. Thischange can form a new allele.ene poolsourcesgenetic variation 11.1 Genetic Variation Within Populations KEY CONCEPT A population shares a common gene pool. MAIN IDEAS • Genetic variation in a population increases the chance that some individuals will survive.• Genetic variation comes from several sources.
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DNA Is Constantly Changing through the Process of Mutation For example, during replication, a thymine nucleotide might be inserted in place of a guanine nucleotide. With base substitution mutations, only a single nucleotide within a gene sequence is changed, so only one codon is affected (Figure 1). 1  Figure 1: Only a single codon in the gene sequence is changed in base substitution mutation.
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How Gene Mutation Works Genes are segments of DNA located on chromosomes. A gene mutation is defined as an alteration in the sequence of nucleotides in DNA. This change can affect a single nucleotide pair or larger gene segments of a chromosome. DNA consists of a polymer of nucleotides joined together. During protein synthesis, DNA is transcribed into RNA and then translated to produce proteins.
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2 Describe how point mutation and frameshift mutation affect the synthesis of proteins? A point mutation is a change in a single base pair in DNA. A change in a single nitrogenous base can change the entire structure of a protein because a change in a single amino acid can affect the shape of the protein. A frameshift mutation is a mutation in which a single base is added or deleted from DNA.
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- Answered by The WikiAnswers® Community. Making the world better, one answer at a time. A change in the nucleotide sequence of DNA is called a mutation. A change in the nucleotide sequence of DNA is called a <b>mutation</b>.
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- DNA and Mutations. by the Understanding Evolution team. A mutation is a change in DNA, the hereditary material of life. An organism's DNA affects how it looks, how it behaves, and its physiology.So a change in an organism's DNA can cause changes in all aspects of its life. mutation is a change in DNA, the hereditary material of life. An organism's DNA affects how it looks, how it behaves, and its physiology. So a change in an organism's DNA can cause changes in all aspects of its life.
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DNA Is Constantly Changing through the Process of Mutation DNA Is Constantly Changing through the Process of Mutation. DNA is a dynamic and adaptable molecule. As such, the nucleotide sequences found within it are subject to change as the result of a phenomenon called mutation. Depending on how a particular mutation modifies an organism's genetic makeup, it can prove harmless, helpful, or even hurtful.
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Mutations A mutation is a change in the base sequence of DNA that can affect the structure and function of proteins when they occur within a gene. Mutations can be spontaneously caused by copying errors during DNA replication or induced by exposure to external elements such as chemical mutagens, radiation or viruses. Cystic fibrosis is an example of a disease which can result from a nonsense mutation (this may not be the only cause though). 2  Frameshift mutations occur when the addition or removal of a base alters the reading frame of the gene.
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How Do Genetic Mutations Occur A mutation is a permanent change in the DNA sequence of a gene. Genetic mutations are those that are passed on from a parent to a child and through families or are acquired during a person’s lifetime. If it is a hereditary mutation the damage to the cell in the parent is passed on through their DNA to their child.
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- A Mutation occurs when a DNA gene is damaged or changed in such a way as to alter the genetic message carried by that gene. A Mutagen is an agent of substance that can bring about a permanent alteration to the physical composition of a DNA gene such that the genetic message is changed. Once the gene has been damaged or changed the mRNA transcribed from that gene will now carry an altered message. The polypeptide made by translating the altered mRNA will now contain a different sequence of amino acids. The function of the protein made by folding this polypeptide will probably be changed or lost.
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Mutations A mutation is a change in the base sequence of DNA that can affect the structure and function of proteins when they occur within a gene. Mutations can be spontaneously caused by copying errors during DNA replication or induced by exposure to external elements such as chemical mutagens, radiation or viruses.oint Mutations. Point mutations are changes to one base in the DNA code and may involve either: 1  The substitution of a base (e.g. 2  ATG becomes ACG). 3  The insertion of a base (e.g. 4  ATG becomes ATCG). 5  The deletion of a base (e.g. 6  ATG becomes AG).
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Point mutation A point mutation, or single base modification, is a type of mutation that causes a single nucleotide base change, insertion, or deletion of the genetic material, DNA or RNA.The term frameshift mutation indicates the addition or deletion of a base pair.chematic of a single-stranded RNA molecule illustrating a series of three-base codons. Each three-nucleotide codon corresponds to an amino acid when translated to protein. When one of these codons is changed by a point mutation, the corresponding amino acid of the protein is changed.
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- A gene mutation is a permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene, such that the sequence differs from what is found in most people. Mutations range in size; they can affect anywhere from a single DNA building block (base pair) to a large segment of a chromosome that includes multiple genes.
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- A Mutation occurs when a DNA gene is damaged or changed in such a way as to alter the genetic message carried by that gene. A Mutagen is an agent of substance that can bring about a permanent alteration to the physical composition of a DNA gene such that the genetic message is changed. Once the gene has been damaged or changed the mRNA transcribed from that gene will now carry an altered message. The polypeptide made by translating the altered mRNA will now contain a different sequence of amino acids.
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Genetic Mutation Mutations are changes in the genetic sequence, and they are a main cause of diversity among organisms. These changes occur at many different levels, and they can have widely differing consequences.his article focuses on mutations in DNA, although we should keep in mind that RNA is subject to essentially the same mutation forces. If mutations occur in non-germline cells, then these changes can be categorized as somatic mutations.
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- Mutations. Mutation is a change in DNA, the hereditary material of life. An organism's DNA affects how it looks, how it behaves, and its physiology  all aspects of its life.
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What is a gene mutation and how do mutations occur? A gene mutation is a permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene, such that the sequence differs from what is found in most people.Mutations range in size; they can affect anywhere from a single DNA building block (base pair) to a large segment of a chromosome that includes multiple genes.hese changes can be caused by environmental factors such as ultraviolet radiation from the sun, or can occur if a mistake is made as DNA copies itself during cell division. Acquired mutations in somatic cells (cells other than sperm and egg cells) cannot be passed on to the next generation.