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Chapter 15 Variation

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WORKSHEET 15.3 : Gene Mutation
Occurs when there is
a change in the
nucleotide sequence
of the (a) ________
molecule.
The change in the
sequence of
(b) ______________
usually results in a
defective protein
being synthesised or
that no protein is
produced at all.

example

GENE MUTATION

Normal DNA

( c)

insertion

(d)

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Name :_____________________________

Chapter 15 Variation

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ANSWERS

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WORKSHEET 15.3 : Gene Mutation

Occurs when there is a


change in the nucleotide
sequence of the (a) DNA
molecule.
The change in the
sequence of
(b) nitrogenous bases
usually results in a
defective protein
being synthesised or
that no protein is
produced at all.

GENE MUTATION

Normal DNA

example
( c) SUBSTITUTION

insertion

(d)DELETION

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JPN PERAK

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