Overview
Point mutations are small changes in the DNA sequence that can have significant effects on an organism. They can alter the way proteins are made, potentially leading to various traits or diseases. Understanding point mutations is essential for fields like genetics, medicine, and evolutionary biology...
Key Terms
Example: A nucleotide can be adenine, thymine, cytosine, or guanine.
Example: Changing an A to a G in a DNA sequence.
Example: Adding an extra A in a sequence.
Example: Removing a C from a sequence.
Example: Changing GAA to GAG, both coding for glutamic acid.
Example: Changing AAG to GAG, resulting in a change from lysine to glutamic acid.
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Key Concepts
Types of mutationsEffects on proteinsCauses of mutationsRepair mechanisms