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प्रश्न
Define mutation. State its two types.
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उत्तर
- Definition:
The mutation is a phenomenon in which sudden change in the DNA sequence takes place which results in the change of genotype and ultimately variation in the phenotype. - Types of mutations:
- Point mutations
- Frameshift mutation or deletion mutation.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Attempt any TWO of the following:
Define the terms ‘codon’ and ‘anticodon’.
Define Translocation.
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Explain in short.
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From the following identify the features of "Genetic code".
(i) It is a triplet or three letter code.
(ii) The code is overlapping.
(iii) The code is commaless.
(iv) The genetic code was deciphered by Watson and Crick.
During transcription in prokaryotes, the enzyme RNA polymerase recognizes the promotor by its ______.
For which of the following reasons genetic code is universal?
Identify the process represented in the diagram given below.
The enzyme initiating the formation of mRNA is ______
Which of the following is transcribed and then translated to form a protein product?
