Gene Mutation Flashcards
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What is a mutation?
A change to the base sequence of DNA
What is polyploidy?
Where an organism will have three or more sets of chromosomes instead of two
What is non-disjunction?
Results in a gamete having either one more or one less chromosome after failing to separate during meiosis
What is a mutagenic agent?
A biological factor that can increase the rate mutations, which are changes in the DNA sequence