HEREDITY
MUTATIONS
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Below is an analogy of a mutation using words. Identify the type of mutation and the effect.Normal:THE FAT CAT ATE THE RATMutation:THE FAT ATA TET HER AT
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substitution; missense
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deletion; missense
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deletion; frameshift
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insertion; frameshift
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A point mutation is a simple change in one base of the gene sequence. This is equivalent to changing one letter in a sentence, such as this example, where we change the ‘c’ in cat to an ‘h’: Original The fat cat ate the wee rat. Point Mutation The fat hat ate the wee rat.
Detailed explanation-2: -Hereditary mutations include cystic fibrosis, hemophilia, and sickle cell disease. Other mutations can happen on their own during a person’s life. These are called sporadic, spontaneous, or new mutations. They affect only some cells.
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