Practice - Types
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Practice Questions
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What are the three components of a nucleotide?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes up DNA.
Name one type of mutation that occurs in DNA.
💡 Hint: Consider the types discussed in class.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What structure forms the basic unit of DNA?
💡 Hint: Look for the components of DNA.
Substitutions in DNA involve which of the following?
💡 Hint: Think about how substitutions change the sequence.
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Challenge Problems
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A scientist discovers a mutation that changes the sequence from ATCG to ATCCG. Identify the type of mutation and explain its potential effects.
💡 Hint: Think about how DNA is read and the impact of changes on the sequencing system.
How would a frameshift mutation at the beginning of a gene affect protein synthesis compared to a point mutation (substitution)? Discuss both scenarios.
💡 Hint: Consider the significance of codon reading frames and the impact of single versus multiple changes.
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