Mutations

Mutations

Assessment

Flashcard

Biology

9th Grade

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

Student preview

quiz-placeholder

15 questions

Show all answers

1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a mutation?

Back

A change in the DNA sequence.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of mutation involves a segment of a chromosome being reversed?

Back

Inversion.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a chromosomal mutation?

Back

Mutations that involve parts of or all of a chromosome.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of mutation occurs when one base is replaced by another?

Back

Substitution.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a duplication mutation?

Back

A mutation where part of a chromosome is repeated.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of mutation results in the loss of a segment of DNA?

Back

Deletion Mutation.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a point mutation and a frameshift mutation?

Back

Point mutation involves a change in a single nucleotide, while frameshift mutation involves the insertion or deletion of nucleotides that shifts the reading frame.

Create a free account and access millions of resources

Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
or continue with
Microsoft
Apple
Others
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Already have an account?