7.4 Mutations & Genetic Diversity

Front

Swapping DNA segments with non-homologous chromosomes is known as which type of mutation?

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Gene Translocation

Front

Trisomy 21, or having 3 copies of chromosomes 21 is known as which type of mutation?

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Nondisjunction

Front

What is the term that refers to changes in the DNA sequence of a single gene?

Back

Mutation

Front

When a nucleotide is added to a DNA sequence, what occurs? Options: Point Mutation, Silent Mutation, Frameshift Mutation, Gene Duplication

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Frameshift Mutation

Front

Which of the following is not a mutagen?

• UV Rays
• Processed Food
• Viruses
• Adenine

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Adenine

Front

What type of mutation is shown?

Back

Trisomy

Front

What type of mutation is shown in the image? Options: Frameshift, Nondisjunction, Trinucleotide Repeat Expansion, Silent Mutation

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Frameshift

Front

Mutation that occur in _________ cells are passed from parents to offspring.

Back

Germ

Front

A point mutation that does not change the amino acid sequence is known as a(n) ____________ mutation.

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Silent

Front

Can a parent pass a mutation in their skin cells to their offspring?

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False