3.8.1 Alteration Of DNA Base Sequences Flashcards
1
Q
How can mutations cause cancer
A
Mutation in gene that controls cell cycle
Uncontrolled cell division
2
Q
Translocation mutation + effects
A
Section of bases on one chromosome detaches and attaches onto different chromosome
Impact on gene expression + the phenotype
3
Q
Is a mutation resulting in a change to the amino acid sequence always harmful
A
No
Neutral- resulting change in protein has no affect on organism
Beneficial- basis for evolution and natural selection
