Flashcards
Mutations
Cards in this deck (6)
- 1What is mutation?sudden, stable, inheritable change in genetic material of an organism.
- 2What is point mutation?mutation due to change in single base pair in DNA sequence.
- 3Types of mutation.-Gene mutations
-chromosomal mutations - 4What is a mutagen? Give one example.substances that cause mutations are mutagens, e.g.,UV radiations
- 5Name one physical and one chemical mutagen.physical - UV rays
chemical - 5- Bromouracil - 6Name the unit of mutation.muton.