Provide an overview of the 3 main results of DNA mutations.

Q: Which type of mutation is simulated in the following example?   Wild type: THE ONE BIG FLY HAD…

A: The mutation simulated is point mutation.

Q: mutations

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

Q: What causes the majority of the mutations found in human melanomas and lung cancer?

A: DNA is the chemical in each cells that makes up the genes and some genes control when cells grow,…

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: Explain the connection between defects in DNA repair systemsand the inherited human disease…

A: Genetic disorder It is also called as inherited disorder and is caused due to, Chromosomal…

Q: Explain why harmful mutations tend to disappear, while beneficial mutations become widespread.

A: Mutation can be defined as a heritable genetic change in the genetic material of an organism that…

Q: 1) What is Dna mutaion and its types

A: Mutation can be described as a heritable genetic change in the genetic material of an organism that…

Q: Describe 5 examples of biological processes that can cause DNA supercoil?

A: Supercoiling This process takes place to relieve the helical stress in the molecule through twisting…

Q: Distinguish between point and frameshift mutations.

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

Q: C. Two mutations are known in the population, one shaded in yellow and one in blue, in the TEMPLATE…

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Q: Scenario 1: Dyskeratosis congenita (DKC) is a rare human genetic disorder affecting telomere…

A: Telomerase enzymes are specialized ribonucleoprotein complexes that play an  important role in…

Q: Which of the following energy sources from the electromagnetic spectrum are likely to induce…

A: Electromagnetic radiation are waves of electromagnetic field which are synchronised oscilation…

Q: Distinguish between spontaneous and induced mutations. Give some examples of mutagens that cause…

A: Mutations are the changes in the genetic material of an organism that are inherited from one…

Q: Distinguish between a point mutation and a frameshiftmutation.

A: Step 1 Mutations are unpredictable, stable, and inheritable changes that occur in the organisms due…

Q: Give at least 3 ways an organism can counteract DNA damage and mutations by activating several types…

A: DNA is the genetic material present in the nucleus of eukaryotes.

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: Can Spontaneous mutations occur without the action of extraneous agents ?

A: DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the genetic material of almost all living organisms. It is a double…

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: Describe three types of mutations

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

Q: 9.) Describe the molecular mechanisms of mutagenesis. Consider Inciuding the bases impacted, the…

A: Mutagenesis is the process by which the genetic information of an organism gets changed by mutation.…

Q: Explain  disease-causative mutations with examples

A: The term mutation is defined as any type of change in deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). It can be caused…

Q: As discussed, the overall rate of mutations in humans is estimated to be about 1 × 10−8 mutations…

A: DNA is the genetic material in most living organisms. It is the information hub of the cell that…

Q: Define the following terms:a. point mutationb. transition mutationc. transversion mutationd. silent…

A: Any alteration in the DNA sequence is called a mutation. It can occur due to replication errors…

Q: Please distiguish driver mutations from passenger mutations

A: DNA gene is damaged or changed in such a way that enable to alter the gene is called mutation.

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: is the action of the ultraviolet radiation on DNA to induce mutation?

A: UV radiation is a kind of non-ionizing radiation released by the sun and other artificial means. One…

Q: Explain briefly what are the possible mutation that occurs during the central dogma process

A: Central dogma- DNA produces proteins through RNA, this process is called central dogma process.…

Q: What are the chances of occurence of amorphic mutation?

A: Mutations are defined as the change in the sequence of DNA of an organism due to any environmental…

Q: Define the following terms:a. RFCb. DNA glycosylasec. apurinic sited. apyrimidinic sitee. mismatch…

A: Introduction:

Q: Which of the following is NOT common to all repair mechanisms? A. Detection of the lesion B. Removal…

A: A change in the fundamental structure of DNA that is not reproduced when the DNA is replicated is…

Q: What exactly are mutations? Can mutations have helpful effects, harmful effects or no effects at…

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Q: State any 5 differences between the three forms of DNA,

A: There are three different forms of DNA- they are A-DNA,B-DNA and Z-DNA. A-DNA is a right-handed…

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.

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.