2.4 DNA mutations

brooooo what the fk

what is the standard knowledge of mutations

mutations originate at the DNA level, but show their effects on the protein level

how can mutations be classified

by either their effects on DNA or on protein

what are some of the types of effects of mutations

mutations can be

• harmful

• beneficial

• neutral

what are some results of significant mutation effects

genetic disorders eg sickle cell disease

what are some benefits of mutations

helps improve the survival or reproduction of the organism (eg antibiotic resistance in bacteria)

what are the group of mutations at the DNA level

• point mutations

• frameshift mutation

what are the types of mutations under the group of mutations

point mutation:

• substitutions

frameshift mutation:

• deletions

• insertion

• inversions

which type of group mutations is more harmful at the DNA level

frameshift mutation

what are the groups of mutations at the protein level

• silent mutation

• nonsense mutation

• missense mutation