1
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what is a point mutation?
A
a genetic change where the DNA sequence is altered.
2
Q
what does a mutation result in?
A
potential changes to the proteins encoded by that gene.
3
Q
what are the three types?
A
insertion, deletion, substitution.
4
Q
what is insertion?
A
an additional base
5
Q
what is deletion?
A
the removal of a base
6
Q
what is substitution?
A
a base being replaced by another.
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