1
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What is a mutation
A
A permanent change in the DNA of an organism
2
Q
What is a gene mutation
A
when a nucletodie isnt properly copied during transcription
3
Q
What is a deletion
A
A base is completley lost
4
Q
What is substition
A
one base in a gene is subsituted for another
it only affects one AA
5
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What is a insertion?
A
Extra base is added into the gene which may be a repeat or a diffrent base
6
Q
What are the 3 types of mutation
A
Subsituation
Deltions
Insertions
7
Q
What causes sickle cell
A
Base subustion
8
Q
Properties of sickle cell
A
Not carry oxygen effeinctlY
Block the smallest blood vessles
9
Q
Descriptive detail of how sickle cell is caused
A
a change of one base in one codon changes a single AA in a chain of 147 AA
Topic 1 Biology
flashcards
Decks in class (16)
# Cards
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Biology 1.1- Carbohydrates52
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1.2 - Lipids36
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1.3 Proteins50
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1.7 Water18
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1.6 Inorganic Ions9
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1.4- DNA and Protein Synthesis48
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(2) 1.4- DNA and Protein Synthesis19
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1.5- Enzymes29
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(3)- DNA and Protein Synthsis26
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Fibrous VS Globular proteins13
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Enzymes Hard2
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DNA and Protein Synthesis Hard4
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Chemistry for Life- THE START26
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The Gentic Code9
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Gene Mutation9
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Enzyme Inhibtors3
