5.6.1 - Mutations and Genetic Code
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Define a mutation.
💡 Hint: Think about the basic changes to DNA.
What type of mutation affects a single nucleotide?
💡 Hint: Focus on the term 'point'.
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What mutation changes a single nucleotide?
💡 Hint: Consider the meaning of 'point' in this context.
Frameshift mutations lead to...
💡 Hint: Think about how codons are affected by insertions or deletions.
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Evaluate how a frameshift mutation in a critical gene could contribute to a genetic disorder.
💡 Hint: Think about the roles of proteins in the body.
Design an experiment to investigate the effects of specific point mutations in a gene.
💡 Hint: Consider how you would track the changes at both DNA and protein levels.
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