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High School Biology: Molecular Genetics - From DNA to Proteins - Mutation
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A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence of an organism. Mutations can result from errors in DNA replication during cell division, exposure to mutagens or a viral infection.

High School Biology: Molecular Genetics - From DNA to Proteins - Mutation
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1. Which of the following statements are correct concerning mutations?
2. A frameshift mutation can be the result of a(n)
3. Beneficial mutations
4. A silent mutation
5. Chromosomal alterations include duplications and
6. Types of chromosomal alterations include
7. Examples of potentially dangerous mutagens include which of the following? (1) cigarette smoke (2) chemicals in processed meats (3) too much sunlight (4) certain viruses.
8. Examples of neutral mutations include
9. Examine the following mutation: ACGGGCAAACGATTG!ACGGGCAACGATTG. The mutation is
10. Cancer may result
11. Which of the following types of mutations can result in a genetic disorder?
12. Types of point mutations include