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Synthesis. The DNA replication process can contain copying errors that may not be corrected. Most are neutral, some are deleterious and some may be beneficial mutations.

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What are mutations that occur at a single point?

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What are known as gene mutations and occur at a single point in the DNA sequence?

Gene mutations that occur at a single point in the DNA sequence are called point mutations. These mutations can involve substitutions of one nucleotide for another (missense mutation), insertion of an extra nucleotide (insertion mutation), or deletion of a nucleotide (deletion mutation). Point mutations can have various effects on the resulting protein, ranging from no impact to severe functional changes.


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Sorry to burst the persons bubble that said frameshift mutation but its wrong. Point mutation-gene mutation involving changes in one or a few nucleotides. point mutation


Mutations that change one or just a few of nucleotides in a gene on a chromosome are called what?

the correct answer is C. a substitution i know this cause i have this book to this question and point mutation is not one of the answer and i found the answer in the book -No its substituton you jack wagon your books wrong


Can a point mutation result in a frameshift mutation?

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