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A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence of a gene. This change can alter the protein that the gene codes for, leading to changes in the individual's physical traits or characteristics, known as the phenotype. Mutations can have various effects on an individual's phenotype, ranging from no noticeable impact to causing genetic disorders or diseases.
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Is the deletion mutation dominant or recessive?
A deletion mutation can be dominant or recessive, depending on the specific gene affected and the consequences of the deletion on the protein encoded by that gene. In general, the impact of a deletion mutation on an individual's phenotype will determine whether it is dominant or recessive.
A mutation in a gene may not affect an individual's phenotype because?
the mutation may occur in a non-coding region of the gene, resulting in no change to the protein produced. Additionally, the mutation may be silent, meaning it does not alter the amino acid sequence of the protein. In some cases, the organism may have redundant genes that compensate for the mutation, allowing it to function normally.
What One example of a mutation that would not affect an organisms phenotype?
A silent mutation is an example of a mutation that would not affect an organism's phenotype. This type of mutation occurs in a non-coding region of DNA, such as an intron, and does not change the amino acid sequence of the protein produced. Therefore, it has no impact on the organism's outward appearance or characteristics.
What is phenotype frequency?
A ratio of individuals with a particular phenotype to the total number of individuals in the population. Individuals with certain phenotype --------------------------------------------------- (Over) Total # of individuals within the population The distribution of traits in a population
What is a example of a neutral mutation?
A neutral mutation would be something such as having one green eye and one blue eye. It doesn't hinder you and it doesn't give you an advantage.
What cell mutation does not impact the phenotype of the organism because the protein remains unchanged?
It is possible for a point mutation to not change the sequence of amino acids in a protein. This will result in the protein being unchanged and will not affect the phenotype.
What is it called when replication is messed up?
Mutation occurs, if a mutation is recessive it is not expressed in the phenotype, if however it is dominant when passed on in the offspring it is expressed in the phenotype.
Is a mutation deleterious?
A deleterious mutation has a negative effect on the phenotype, and thus decreases the fitness of the organism. (A harmful mutation)
Is the deletion mutation dominant or recessive?
A deletion mutation can be dominant or recessive, depending on the specific gene affected and the consequences of the deletion on the protein encoded by that gene. In general, the impact of a deletion mutation on an individual's phenotype will determine whether it is dominant or recessive.
A mutation in a gene may not affect an individual's phenotype because?
the mutation may occur in a non-coding region of the gene, resulting in no change to the protein produced. Additionally, the mutation may be silent, meaning it does not alter the amino acid sequence of the protein. In some cases, the organism may have redundant genes that compensate for the mutation, allowing it to function normally.
What One example of a mutation that would not affect an organisms phenotype?
A silent mutation is an example of a mutation that would not affect an organism's phenotype. This type of mutation occurs in a non-coding region of DNA, such as an intron, and does not change the amino acid sequence of the protein produced. Therefore, it has no impact on the organism's outward appearance or characteristics.
The number of individuals with a particular phenotype divided by the total number of individuals in the population is the?
phenotype frequency
Mutations in introns are less likely to affect phenotype then mutation in exons?
Mutations in introns are less likely to affect phenotype because introns are not translated into protein, unlike exons which contain coding regions for proteins. Introns are involved in regulation of gene expression through processes such as alternative splicing, but mutations within introns typically have a more subtle impact on gene expression compared to mutations in coding regions (exons).
What is the phenotype of a mutation?
The phenotype of a mutation refers to the observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism that result from the mutation. It can include traits such as altered appearance, behavior, or function compared to the wild-type or non-mutated organism.
Which gene mutation is less likely to result in a phenotype change and why?
phylogeny
What is phenotype frequency?
A ratio of individuals with a particular phenotype to the total number of individuals in the population. Individuals with certain phenotype --------------------------------------------------- (Over) Total # of individuals within the population The distribution of traits in a population
Describe 4 ways mutation can occur without change its phenotype?
The phenotype will not be affected with silent mutation and synonymous mutation. It also can be mutated in a coding region that changes the amino acid or changes the protein to be folded.
