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Nope!
Sometimes mutations are "silent mutations", this means that changing out the base does not change the amino acid made (as many amino acids are coded by about 3 different base combinations)
Also, the mutation may only swap out an amino acid with a similar one, causing no change in the function of the protein it codes for.
A lot of times, several AA's can be altered (even w/ very different AA's), and the protein structure/function can remain the same.
Also.... DNA mutations that result in phenotypic mutations are sometimes a good thing: hence evolution... many small mutations causing an advantage over time.
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So mostly mutations that cause a base to swap out for another one are safe.
Those that delete or insert a base change the reading frame and that's bad!
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What are known as gene mutations and occur at a single point in the DNA sequence?
Mutations that occur at a single point in the DNA sequence are Point Mutations.
Changes in DNA are called mutations?
the answer is mutations.......................
Mutations are changes in?
changes in DNA
Genetic information is alterd when changes in the DNA sequence is called?
It is called mutations. I'm 100% sure.
Is your DNA in your brain the same as the DNA in your skin cells why or why not?
DNA is the genetic blueprint to make your body function. All DNA is identical throughout your body.
Are all mutation detrimental?
Certainly not, some mutations create novelty in the organisms.
A characteristic of mutations is that they usually?
Mutations are random. They may be beneficial, detrimental, or have no effect at all.
What can cause changes in DNA sequences?
mutations
What are known as gene mutations and occur at a single point in the DNA sequence?
Mutations that occur at a single point in the DNA sequence are Point Mutations.
Changes in DNA are called mutations?
the answer is mutations.......................
What makes mutations happen?
A mutation in humans is caused by a misconnection of DNA chromosomes and cells. Not all mutations are genetics some are just a fluke with the DNA match up.
Can mutations cause changes in DNA sequences?
mutations
Can plasmids mutate?
Yes. Mutations occur in all forms of DNA.
How does polymerase prevent mutations?
It checks DNA for errors during replication.
Sometimes mutations in DNA can cause control of the cell cycle to fail. What might happen if such a mutation occurred in a person's DNA?
The failure of DNA replication during the cell cycle can cause mutations. If such mutations occurred in a person's DNA, the person can end up getting cancer.
What is a source of genetic variation that refers to a random error in the genetic code?
Mutations involve changes in the DNA code.
Changes in DNA is called?
mutations
