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A mutation can be classified by the somatic cell or the gamete cells.

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What are point mutations?

Point mutations are changes in a single nucleotide within the DNA sequence. They can be classified as substitutions, insertions, or deletions, and can lead to changes in the amino acid sequence of a protein, potentially affecting its function. These mutations can be either silent, missense, or nonsense mutations, depending on their impact on protein production.


Are all mutations bad.?

No not all mutations are bad there are good mutations and bad mutations


How do you spell mutations?

mutations


What two types of chromosomal mutations?

Two are insertion mutations and deletion mutations.


When was The Mutations created?

The Mutations was created in 1974.


Describe how gene mutations affect protein production.?

gene mutations can affect protein production through various mutations as nonsense mutations are any genetic mutation that leads to the RNA sequence becoming a stop codon. missense mutations are mutations that changes an amino acid from one to another. Slient mutations are mutations  that dont affect the protein at all.


Can mutations be predicted?

No, Mutations can not be predicted and have no numeral order. Mutations are totally random AND MAY NOT BE PREDICTED!


Mutations that occur at random are called?

Mutations that occur at random are called spontaneous mutations. These mutations can arise from errors during DNA replication, exposure to certain chemicals or radiation, or other natural causes.


What are the various kinds of mutations?

There are several types of mutations, including point mutations (substitutions, insertions, deletions), frameshift mutations (insertions or deletions that disrupt the reading frame), silent mutations (do not result in amino acid change), missense mutations (result in a different amino acid), and nonsense mutations (create a premature stop codon).


Are chromosomes bad for mutations?

No. But they are necessary for mutations to arise. Likewise, they are also necessary in order for mutations not to arise.


What are examples of mutations and describe the consequences?

Examples of mutations include point mutations (substitution, insertion, deletion), chromosomal mutations (duplication, deletion, inversion, translocation), and silent mutations. These mutations can lead to various consequences such as changes in protein structure and function, genetic disorders, and cancer.


What kinds of mutations can be passed on to offspring?

Heritable mutations.