Insertion, deletion, inversion?

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The discussion revolves around the concepts of insertion, deletion, and inversion in DNA sequences, specifically using the example of the sequence TAT transitioning to TAC. An insertion occurs when a base is added, resulting in TATCATATATA, while deletion removes a base, leading to TATAATATA. Inversion is illustrated with the sequence ATATATATATAT, where the order of bases is reversed. The clarification provided by Monique highlights the distinct differences between these genetic modifications.

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i have got a TAT but when it becomes TAC, this is called an insertion, I think its the same as deletion, or inversion, so I am stuck at how to make a difference between them ?
Can you help me ?thanx
 
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You have got a what? I guess that is part of a sequence? You should write down the whole sequence, like TATATATATA, which becomes TATCATATATA with an insertion of a base or TATAATATA with a deletion or ATATATATATAT with an inversion :)
 
Ah.., I see it now, thanks Monique a lot, :)
 

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