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VCE Stuff => VCE Science => VCE Mathematics/Science/Technology => VCE Subjects + Help => VCE Biology => Topic started by: spherelin on September 30, 2012, 12:07:26 pm
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Hi,
Just wondering, does anyone know the difference between:
- point mutation, gene mutation and chromosome mutation?
I have a feeling point and gene mutation are the same thing... hahaha, not sure though.
thanks!
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point mutation is when one base is changed from the expected sequence e.g. AGG CCC GGG would become ACG CCC GGG it could occur anywhere along the sequence
gene mutations: havent got a clue
chromosome mutations: i have a feeling its the translocation, inversion, polyploidy stuff
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^ thanks for that :)
does anyone have a clue what 'gene mutation' is then? hahaha
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Gene mutation is the general term given to the change in base sequence of DNA. Substitution, addition or
deletion are such examples