3 - Mutations and DNA Repair Mechanisms
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Practice Questions
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Define a point mutation.
💡 Hint: Think about how many nucleotides are involved.
What is a frameshift mutation?
💡 Hint: Consider how this affects reading the DNA sequence.
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What type of mutation changes only one amino acid in a protein?
💡 Hint: Focus on what happens to the protein's structure.
True or False: Frameshift mutations always result in nonfunctional proteins.
💡 Hint: Consider how reading frames impact protein synthesis.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a DNA sequence undergoing a frameshift mutation due to the deletion of one nucleotide. Describe how this change affects the resultant protein structure.
💡 Hint: Think about the impact of reading frames on translation.
What are the consequences of a failure in the Base Excision Repair process on a cellular level? Discuss potential links to disease.
💡 Hint: Consider the significance of maintaining DNA integrity.
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