31 questions
A mutation is defined as:
A change in the cell's structure
Anything that changes in an embryo
Any change in the physical features of a human
A change in the DNA sequence
A mutation can occur if a base pair is ____________, deleted, or substituted for another.
modified
added
transferred
A mutation in which only one nucleotide is altered is called a:
Frameshift Mutation
Deletion Mutation
Point Mutation
Insertion Mutation
ATTTGAGCC- Original
ATTGAGCC - Mutated
The example above is an example of a
Insertion
Point mutation
Deletion
Substitution
Mutations are SOMETIMES helpful to the organism.
true
false
True or false, mutations create genetic diversity?
True
False
DNA sequences can often be used to determine relationships between...
nutritional needs
organisms
habitats
Which type of mutation is MOST LIKELY to cause the greatest disruption?
Frameshift
Silent
Point
UV light from the sun is an example of a ___________ because it can cause mutations.
Mutagen
Mutation
Meiosis
Would a mutation in the DNA of a skin cell be passed on to an organism's offspring?
Yes, because any change to the DNA is passed on to the offspring
Maybe. Sex cells only use half of the body's genetic code. It might get the copy of a gene that wasn't mutated.
No. Only mutations that occur in the gametes (sex cells) are passed on to the offspring
Without knowing the animal, it would be hard to tell whether or not the mutation would be passed on.
What mutation does the diagram represent?
Substitution
Insertion
Deletion
Inversion
What type of mutation does the diagram represent?
Substitution
Insertion
Deletion
Inversion
What mutation does the diagram represent?
Substitution
Insertion
Deletion
Inversion
Insertion, Inversion and Deletion are all examples of...
Point Mutation
Frameshift Mutation
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