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Genetic Mutation Crossword

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Across
Meaning the mutation has no positive or negative effect on the individual.
DNA is _______ constantly.
If mutated DNA is present in egg or sperm cells, these mutations can be passed on to _______.
Mutation when one nucleotide base is swapped for another and can sometimes change the amino acid sequence of the protein.
Mutations that affect one nucleotide.
Occurs when part of one chromosome breaks off and attaches to another nonhomologous chromosome.
Mutations create genetic ________ which is required for survival of a species.
Not all mutations are __________.
Large scale mutations.
Mutation that occurs when a nucleotide is accidentally skipped/deleted from a sequence.
Mutation caused by a substitution or deletion that causes the amino acid sequence to change and make a different protein.
_______ in chromosomal mutations cause two segments of the chromosome to swap places.
Mutation that has no effect on the outcome.
Occurs when the cell makes a mistake in copying its own DNA.
Down
Syndrome caused by a genetic disorder of a chromosomal deletion.
Genes are located on the ______.
Means we can see more colors.
_______ in chromosomal mutations cause a segment of the chromosome to repeat itself during replication.
Mutation that occurs when an extra nucleotide is accidentally added to a sequence.
Gene mutations affect a _____ gene.
Latin word for mutation.
A mutation that affects more than one nucleotide.
Deletions in chromosomal mutations cause a ______ of the chromosome to disappear during replication.
A missense mutation that causes the sequence to stop prematurely.
Small scale mutations.