Gene Mutations Chapter 11
DNA and Chromosomes Prokaryotes: Eukaryotes: DNA found in cytoplasm (no nucleus) as large, single molecule Eukaryotes: DNA in nucleus on many chromosomes (human = 46) DNA length - 1,000x’s longer than cell diameter (must be folded)
Mutations Mutation: changes in genetic material Can occur on single gene, or entire chromosome Causes: 1) Chance 2) Mutagens: factors that change DNA (i.e.: UV light, cigarette tar, radiation, etc.)
Gene Mutations 2 Types of Gene Mutations: 1) Point Mutations: occur at single point -may result in no change at all OR a genetic disorder (sickle-cell anemia) Substitution: 1or more nucleotides replaces another a) Silent- doesn’t change the amino acid b) Missense- changes the amino acid c) Nonsense- changes amino acid to “stop” Original DNA → Mutated DNA →
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Gene Mutations 2) Frameshift Mutations: shift in protein sequence; can ruin protein -result is usually devastating Insertion: 1or more nucleotides added Deletion: 1or more nucleotides removed Original DNA → Mutated DNA → Original DNA → Mutated DNA →
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