Insertion, Deletion, & Inversion: Step-by-Step Guide

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Insertion, deletion, and inversion are types of mutations that affect DNA sequences. An insertion occurs when extra nucleotides are added, while deletion removes nucleotides, altering the genetic code. Inversion involves a segment of DNA being flipped in orientation. The discussion highlights confusion around distinguishing these mutations, particularly with examples of codons like TAT and TAC. Resources were shared for further understanding of these genetic concepts.
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insertion, deletion, inversion ?
Help me with examples please, thanks
 
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Here's an example of insertion:
A virus inserts it's DNA into a hosts DNA. Using the host, the now viral DNA will create viral parts and assemble more viruses.
 
I don't understand what you are talking about?
 
I mean examples of codons, can you give me some examples using codons ?
 
To be clearer on what i am asking, for example, 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
 
Try one of these:

http://users.rcn.com/jkimball.ma.ultranet/BiologyPages/M/Mutations.html
http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/units/disorders/mutations/mutatedna.cfm
 
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Thanks HallsofIvy,
 

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