mutations and biotech

A change to the original DNA sequence affecting only a single gene.

• mutagen

• Gene mutation

• chromosomal mutation

• karyotype

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

A change to a section of a chromosome that affects multiple genes.

• chromosomal mutation

• gene mutation

• somatic mutation

• cancer

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

A mutation in a ________ is passed on via mitosis and can result in cancer.

• offspring

• gamete

• somatic cell

• karyotype

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

A mutation must occur in the __________to be passed on to offspring.

• somatic cell

• mrna

• body

• gamete

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Some sets of codons code for the same protein. T/F

• True

• False

If a trait skips a generation in a pedigree it is typically what type of condition.

• chromosomal recessive

• autosomal dominant

• autosomal recessive

• sex linked

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS3-3

In order to show a autosomal recessive trait a genotype would look like which of the following?

• RR

• Rr

• rr

• XY

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

How is it possible to pass down a recessive trait to an offspring if neither parent has the condition?

• It is not possible

• If both parents are a carrier

• The parent actually has the disease they just did not know it.

• The genes mix creating the disease.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What does the genotype of an autosomal dominant trait look like

• RR

• Rr

• rr

• Both RR and Rr

Mutagens always cause cancer.

• True

• False