Quizlet define gene mutation
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- A gene mutation is a permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene, such that the sequence differs from what is found in most people.
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What is a gene mutation and how do mutations occur? A gene mutation is a permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene, such that the sequence differs from what is found in most people. Mutations range in size; they can affect anywhere from a single DNA building block (base pair) to a large segment of a chromosome that includes multiple genes.hese genetic changes are not present in a parent’s egg or sperm cells, or in the fertilized egg, but happen a bit later when the embryo includes several cells. As all the cells divide during growth and development, cells that arise from the cell with the altered gene will have the mutation, while other cells will not.
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Mutation mutation. point mutation a mutation resulting from a change in a single base pair in the DNA molecule. somatic mutation a genetic mutation occurring in a somatic cell, providing the basis for a mosaic condition.
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genetic mutation genetic mutation - (genetics) any event that changes genetic structure; any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism.enetic mutation - (genetics) any event that changes genetic structure; any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism.
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How Gene Mutation Works 1 Silent Mutation: Although a change in the DNA sequence occurs, this type of mutation does not change the protein that is to be produced. 2  This is because multiple genetic codons can encode for the same amino acid. 3  Amino acids are coded for by three nucleotide sets called codons.utations cause changes in the genetic code that lead to genetic variation and the potential to develop disease. Gene mutations can be generally categorized into two types: point mutations and base-pair insertions or deletions. Point mutations are the most common type of gene mutation.
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How do gene mutations and chromosomal mutations differ from each other? Gene Mutation. Gene mutation is a small-scale alteration of the genetic material of an organism, which primarily is a change in the nucleotide sequence of a particular gene. These changes are of two types based on the way those take place.ene Mutation. Gene mutation is a small-scale alteration of the genetic material of an organism, which primarily is a change in the nucleotide sequence of a particular gene. These changes are of two types based on the way those take place.
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What is a gene mutation and how do mutations occur? Acquired (or somatic) mutations occur at some time during a person’s life and are present only in certain cells, not in every cell in the body. These changes can be caused by environmental factors such as ultraviolet radiation from the sun, or can occur if a mistake is made as DNA copies itself during cell division.Acquired mutations in somatic cells (cells other than sperm and egg cells) cannot be passed on to the next generation. gene mutation is a permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene, such that the sequence differs from what is found in most people.
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- Gene mutations have varying effects on health, depending on where they occur and whether they alter the function of essential proteins. Missense mutation (illustration) This type of mutation is a change in one DNA base pair that results in the substitution of one amino acid for another in the protein made by a gene.
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Point mutation A point mutation is a genetic mutation where a single nucleotide base is changed, inserted or deleted from a sequence of DNA or RNA. Point mutations have a variety of effects on the downstream protein product—consequences that are moderately predictable based upon the specifics of the mutation. These consequences can range from benign to catastrophic, with regard to protein production, composition, and function.
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- Mutation. Definition. noun, plural: mutations. (general). A change in or the process of changing, e.g. nature, form or quality. (genetics). (1) A permanent, heritable change in the nucleotide sequence in a gene or a chromosome; the process in which such a change occurs in a gene or in a chromosome. (2) A mutant, or an individual exhibiting such a change.
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point mutation point mutation The replacement of one NUCLEOTIDE with another. This need not necessarily cause any change in the protein produced by the affected gene because 18 of the 20 amino acids have more than one coding triplet of base pairs (codon). Glycine, for instance, is coded for by GGA, GGU, GGG and GGC.
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Genome Glossary In genetics, a type of mutation due to replacement of one nucleotide in a DNA sequence by another nucleotide or replacement of one amino acid in a protein by another amino acid.Definition from: Human Genome Project Information at the U.S. Department of Energy.n genetics, a type of mutation due to replacement of one nucleotide in a DNA sequence by another nucleotide or replacement of one amino acid in a protein by another amino acid. Definition from: Human Genome Project Information at the U.S. Department of Energy.
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- A gene mutation is a permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene, such that the sequence differs from what is found in most people. Mutations range in size; they can affect anywhere from a single DNA building block (base pair) to a large segment of a chromosome that includes multiple genes.
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missense mutation A mutation in which a base change or substitution results in a codon that causes insertion of a different amino acid into the growing polypeptide chain, giving rise to an altered protein.
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mutation mutation. n. 1. (Genetics) the act or process of mutating; change; alteration. 2. a change or alteration. 3. (Genetics) a change in the chromosomes or genes of a cell. When this change occurs in the gametes the structure and development of the resultant offspring may be affected. See also inversion 11. 4. (Genetics) another word for mutant 1. 5.
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Mutation The genome is composed of one to several long molecules of DNA, and mutation can occur potentially anywhere on these molecules at any time. The most serious changes take place in the functional units of DNA, the genes. A mutated form of a gene is called a mutant allele. A gene is typically composed of a regulatory region, which is responsible for turning the gene’s transcription on and off at the appropriate times during development, and a coding region, which carries the genetic code for the structure of a functional molecule, generally a protein.
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- Definition. A Mutation occurs when a DNA gene is damaged or changed in such a way as to alter the genetic message carried by that gene. A Mutagen is an agent of substance that can bring about a permanent alteration to the physical composition of a DNA gene such that the genetic message is changed.adiation can also cause double strand breaks in the DNA molecule, which the cell's repair mechanisms cannot put right. Sunlight contains ultraviolet radiation (the component that causes a suntan) which, when absorbed by the DNA causes a cross link to form between certain adjacent bases.
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missense mutation A substitution of a single DNA nucleotide for another. This results in the transcription of a different amino acid than is normally found in the protein coded by the gene. Missense mutations are found in diseases such as sickle cell anemia. Red blood cell sickling is caused by the replacement of the amino acid glutamic acid by valine in the sixth position of the beta hemoglobin chain.
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missense mutation missense mutation. A substitution of a single DNA nucleotide for another. This results in the transcription of a different amino acid than is normally found in the protein coded by the gene.Missense mutations are found in diseases such as sickle cell anemia. substitution of a single DNA nucleotide for another. This results in the transcription of a different amino acid than is normally found in the protein coded by the gene. Missense mutations are found in diseases such as sickle cell anemia.
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- Definition. A Mutation occurs when a DNA gene is damaged or changed in such a way as to alter the genetic message carried by that gene. A Mutagen is an agent of substance that can bring about a permanent alteration to the physical composition of a DNA gene such that the genetic message is changed.efinition. A Mutation occurs when a DNA gene is damaged or changed in such a way as to alter the genetic message carried by that gene. A Mutagen is an agent of substance that can bring about a permanent alteration to the physical composition of a DNA gene such that the genetic message is changed.
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Mutation A point mutation that changes a codon with the result that it codes for a different amino acid is called a missense mutation. Such a mutation can change the nature of the protein being formed. It can change the amino acid composition and the protein sequence and, therefore, the structure of that protein.
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- Definition of GENE MUTATION. : mutation due to fundamental intramolecular reorganization of a gene — compare point mutation.See gene mutation defined for kids. ADVERTISEMENT.efinition of GENE MUTATION. : mutation due to fundamental intramolecular reorganization of a gene — compare point mutation. See gene mutation defined for kids.
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What is mutation? A mutation is a permanent change in the DNA sequence of a gene. Mutations in a gene's DNA sequence can alter the amino acid sequence of the protein encoded by the gene.
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Effects of the different types of DNA mutations on protein sequence A mutation that changes the number of DNA bases in a gene by adding a piece of DNA. Effects are one of the following: 1) No effect if the mutated codon still codes for the same amino acid. 2) It can result in the protein having one different amino acid.