13.1 1.<Tab/>Structure and function of DNA . a.<Tab/>DNA is a complex biological polymer known as a nucleic acid. b.<Tab/>It is made up of small units called nucleotides. i.<Tab/>Which is composed of deoxyribose (a simple sugar) ii.<Tab/> phosphate group iii.<Tab/> nitrogen base *<Tab/&…showed first 75 words of 1847 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1847 total…in death. SECTION REVIEW QUESTIONS. 1)<Tab/>What is a mutation? 2)<Tab/>Describe how point mutations and frameshift mutations effect the synthesis of proteins. 3)<Tab/>Describe four kinds of chromosomal mutations. 4)<Tab/>Why do you think a low level of mutation might be advantageous to a species, while a high level of mutation might be disadvantageous? GOOD LUCK TO ALL.