DNA Mutations
Mutations are random changes in the DNA base sequence that occur continuously.
Do all mutations change the function of a protein?
What is DNA Mutations?
"A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence of an organism, which can result from errors during DNA replication or environmental factors."
What is meant by variation in a population?
A mutation changes the order of bases in a gene. What may happen next?
Cystic fibrosis is caused by which type of allele?
Choose the correct option to complete the statement. DNA is a polymer forming a ____
Genetic Changes
Most mutations do not alter the protein or only slightly change its shape.
A few mutations may cause the protein to have a different shape (e.g., an active site of an enzyme no longer fits).
Non-coding parts of DNA can also mutate, affecting how genes are expressed.
Mutations can be silent, harmful, or occasionally beneficial for evolution.
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