Biology II cancer and mutations test review

Are all mutations bad?

• Yes
• No

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

Why are insertion and deletion (frameshift) mutations so harmful?

• They change all of the codons from the mutation on down the line, which changes the amino acid sequence
• They insert things that an organism doesn't need.
• They often delete things that organisms need.
• Insertion and deletions are not any more harmful than substitution mutations.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

DNA molecule segment is : TTACGCAAG
The mutated DNA segment is TTCGCAAG. This is an example of ___ mutation.

• Substitution
• Deletion
• Insertion
• Inversion

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

What is it called when body cells grow uncontrollably

• Spinal Stenosis
• Anemia
• Cancer

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

A change in a single nucleotide in a gene sequence is called a...

• Point Mutation
• Single Error
• Mono Mutation
• Isolated Mutation

What type of chromosomal mutation is this?

• Translocation
• Inversion
• Deletion
• Duplication

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

What is cancer?

• The heart does not receive enough blood.
• Sudden disruption of blood flow to part of the brain.
• Blood filled weak spot.
• Uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Which of the following would describe a cancerous tumor?

• malignant
• biopsy
• benign
• infectious

What does it mean for a tumor to metastasize?

• mass
• spread
• to get better
• to repair cells

Which of the following would be a way to protect yourself from skin cancer?

• Use sunscreen and reapply as directed to protect the skin.
• Only tan in a tanning bed - they are safer.
• Use baby oil to keep your skin soft and moist.
• Use vaseline after tanning to seal in moisture.