different types of mutation
Mutations cause changes in the genetic code that lead to genetic variation and the potential to develop disease. Gene mutations can be generally categorized into two types: point mutations and base-pair insertions or deletions. Point mutations are the most common type of gene mutation. Also called a base-pair substitution, this type of mutation changes a single nucleotide base pair.
1 Missense-the change in nucleotide leads for a different amino acid. 2  This may have little effect, or it may greatly change the resulting protein. 3  Silent-this type of point mutation is the least harmful as there is no noticeable effect on the protein.