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High School Biology: Molecular Genetics - From DNA to Proteins - Mutation (Fill in the blank)
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High School Biology: Molecular Genetics - From DNA to Proteins - Mutation (Fill in the blank)
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1. A point mutation is a change in a ____________ nucleotide in DNA.

2. Chromosomal alterations are mutations that change chromosome ____________.

3. A silent mutation codes for the same ____________.

4. Anything in the ____________ that can cause a mutation is known as a mutagen.

5. A ____________ disorder is a disease caused by a mutation in one or a few genes.

6. Mutations increase genetic ____________ and the potential for individuals to differ.

7. A ____________ mutation changes the reading frame of the mRNA.

8. Germline mutations occur in ____________.