Question

What are mutations? Explain the types of mutations

Answer 1

Mutations:

In biology, a mutation is the permanent alteration of the nucleotide sequence of the genome of an organism, virus, or extrachromosomal DNA or other genetic elements.

The types of mutations include: Missense mutation. 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. Nonsense mutation.

Answer 2

Mutation is a sudden change in one or more genes or in the no. Or structure of chromosomes.

Eg sickle cell anaemia

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