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A chromosome is an organized structure of DNA and protein that is found in cells.In Biology, mutations are changes to the nucleotide sequence of the genetic material of an organism.

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What is an mutation?

An Inversion mutation is a mutation that causes a reversal in the order of a segment of a chromosome within the chromosome, or a gene.


Mutation is any change in a gene or chromosome?

mutations


What are four of chromosomal mutation?

Four types of chromosomal mutations are Down syndrome (which is a mutation in which there are three copies of chromosome 21), Kinefelter Syndrome (which is a mutation in which a male has an extra X-chromosome), Turner Syndrome (which is a mutation in which a female is missing an X-chromosome), and Patau Syndrome (which is a mutation in which there are three copies of chromosome 13).


What is the term for any permanent change in a gene of chromosome?

A mutation is the term for any permanent change in a gene or chromosome. Mutations can be caused by various factors, such as errors during DNA replication or exposure to certain environmental factors like radiation or chemicals.


What is chromosome change called?

Mutation


What are four types of chromosomal mutations?

Four types of chromosomal mutations are Down syndrome (which is a mutation in which there are three copies of chromosome 21), Kinefelter Syndrome (which is a mutation in which a male has an extra X-chromosome), Turner Syndrome (which is a mutation in which a female is missing an X-chromosome), and Patau Syndrome (which is a mutation in which there are three copies of chromosome 13).


What is the resulting mutation when a a piece of chromosome attaches itself to a nonhomologous chromosome?

Translocations


A...is any change in a gene or chromosome?

mutation


What is a permanant change in a gene or chromosome.?

Mutation


What type of chromosome mutation does starfish have?

Polyploidy


Whats a change in gene or chromosome?

A change in a gene could involve a mutation that alters the DNA sequence, affecting the function of the protein it codes for. A change in a chromosome could involve alterations in the structure, number, or distribution of genetic material, leading to genetic disorders or diseases.


Is achondroplastic dwarfism a gene malfunction or mutation?

it is a mutation of the gene FRG3 in chromosome 4