Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 15 - Gene Mutation and Molecular Medicine - 15.1 - Mutations Are Heritable Changes in DNA - 15.1 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 319: 2

Answer

Chromosomal mutations are caused by mutagens or severe errors in chromosome duplication. These mutations include deletion, inversion, duplication and translocation and all lead to significant and often harmful effects on protein synthesis and cell function.

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Chromosomal mutations are caused by mutagens or severe errors in chromosome duplication. These mutations include deletion, inversion, duplication and translocation and all lead to significant and often harmful effects on protein synthesis and cell function.
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