7228080
Description
Flashcards by Anjali Mathur, updated more than 1 year ago
|
Created by Anjali Mathur
almost 8 years ago
|
|
| Question | Answer |
| What is mutation? | sudden, stable, inheritable change in genetic material of an organism. |
| What is point mutation? | mutation due to change in single base pair in DNA sequence. |
| Types of mutation. | -Gene mutations -chromosomal mutations |
| What is a mutagen? Give one example. | substances that cause mutations are mutagens, e.g.,UV radiations |
| Name one physical and one chemical mutagen. | physical - UV rays chemical - 5- Bromouracil |
| Name the unit of mutation. | muton. |
Want to create your own Flashcards for free with GoConqr? Learn more.