types of mutations

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  • Created on: 26-11-19 14:04
describe point/substitution
one base pair is SWAPPED for another
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describe insertion
extra base pairs are INSERTEDinto the DNA sequence
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describe deletion
base pairs are LOST from the DNA
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describe duplication
a section of the DNA is REPEATED
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describe translocation
sections of DNA either SWAP places or chromosomes join together
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describe insertion

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extra base pairs are INSERTEDinto the DNA sequence

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describe deletion

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describe duplication

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describe translocation

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