Mutations are errors made in the DNA sequence than can have negative side effects, no effect, or positive effects for an organism Point Mutations Mutations that occur at a certain point in the DNA Substitution – the replacement of one base in a DNA sequence by another base Deletion – the elimination of a base…
Mutations – any change in a gene that is accompanied by a loss or change in the functioning of the genetic information; many mutations are harmful – spontaneous mutations have no known cause; improper crossing over, DNA replication – induced mutations are caused by mutagens; radiation, chemicals, viruses Somatic Mutations – occur in regular body…