Genes are segments of DNA located on chromosomes. A gene mutation is defined as an alteration in the sequence of nucleotides in DNA. This change can affect a single nucleotide pair or larger gene segments of a chromosome. DNA consists of a polymer of nucleotides joined together. During protein synthesis, DNA is transcribed into RNA and then translated to produce proteins. Altering nucleotide sequences most often results in nonfunctioning proteins. Mutations cause changes in the genetic code that lead to genetic variation and the potential to develop the disease. Gene mutations can be generally categorized into two types: point mutations and base-pair insertions or deletions.
Answer:
Properties of life include the use of <u><em>energy</em></u> to power an organisms activities.
Explanation:
Energy is the driving force which allows every cell to perform its functions. Organisms like humans tend to gain energy by the process of cellular respiration. Cellular respiration can be described as a process in which organisms make carbon dioxide and water from glucose (from food) and oxygen (from air). Huge amounts of ATP is also released during this process. In plants, the process of photosynthesis and cellular respiration supplies them with the energy sources.
Iodine is a non-metallic, dark-gray/purple-black, lustrous, solid element.
