A level Biology (6.1.1 Cellular Control) Flashcards on Gene Mutations, created by Yinka F on 18/02/2018.
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What is a mutation (of genes)?
What are the 3 types of gene mutations?
What is a substitution mutation?
What is a deletion mutation?
What is an insertion mutation?
What is a frameshift mutation?
Complete the sentence:
The earlier the frameshift appears in the base sequence, the _______ amino acids are affected and the ___________ the mutation's effect on the __________.
What are the 3 types of effect a mutation can have on an organism?
Some mutations can have a neutral effect on a protein's function. Why might they have a neutral effect?
What happens to mutations that are beneficial to the organism?
Complete the sentences:
Mutations can affect whether or not a protein is produced. E.g. if a mutation occurs at the _______ of a gene, so that RNA polymerase can't bind to it and begin ____________, the protein coded for by the gene won't be made. The loss of production of a __________ can have harmful effects - some __________ disorders are caused by this.
