Mutations

Any change to the sequences of bases in a DNA molecule is a(n)

• mutation

• gene mutation

• chromosomal mutation

• germ line mutation

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When large sections of a DNA molecule get altered (duplicated, deleted, broken off and attached to other DNA molecules, etc).

• mutation

• gene mutation

• chromosomal mutation

• somatic mutations

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When small sections of a DNA molecule get altered it is called a(n) _________

• mutation

• gene mutation

• chromosomal mutation

• somatic mutations

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Which of the following applies to SOMATIC MUTATIONS

• They are only found in some body cells

• They are found in all body cells

• They are inherited or passed on

• They are not inherited or passed on

Which of the following applies to GERM-LINE MUTATIONS

• They are only found in some body cells

• They are found in gametes

• They can be inherited or passed on

• They are not inherited or passed on

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Assume an organism inherits a mutation is from one of its parents. Which of the following is true?

• The mutation is found in all of the organism's body cells.

• The mutation is found in only some of the organism's body cells

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Suppose a skin cell acquired a mutation from exposure to the sun. Can the mutation get passed on if the person has children?

• Yes, but there is a 50/50 chance

• Yes, but only if the mutation is dominant

• No.

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Which of the following terms is the broadest? (it includes all the others).

• Point mutation

• Missense Mutation

• Nonsense Mutation

• Silent Mutation

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Which of the following can cause a FRAMESHIFT mutation?

• A gene has a new base inserted

• A gene has a base removed

• A gene has one base switched to another base

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Mutations to a gene that changes a single amino acid in a protein are called ______________

• silent mutations

• chromosomal mutations

• missense mutations

• nonsense mutations

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