A mutation is defined as:

• A change in the cell's structure

• Anything that changes in an embryo

• Any change in the physical features of a human

• A change in the DNA sequence

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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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Condition caused by nondisjunction at pair 21 during meiosis.

Individuals have an extra chromosome

at pair 21, or a total of 47 chromosomes.

Also called Trisomy 21.

• Cystic Fibrosis

• Translocation

• Hemophilia

• Down Syndrome

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Which of the following can increase the rate of mutation?

• UV Radiation
• Viruses
• toxic chemicals 
• All of the above

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Body Cell mutations can contribute to...

• Cancer

• Parkinson's Disease

• Bronchitis

• Heart Failure

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What is the ultimate source of genetic variability?  

• inbreeding
• radiation
• hybridization
• mutations

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How many chromosomes are shown in a normal human karyotype?

• 2
• 23
• 46
• 44

What causes mutations?

• Mistakes in replication or environmental substances
• The amino acids
• Passed down by genetics
• It's how your born

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The survival of a species depends on its ability to adapt to changes in the environment. Which statement correctly describes a way that mutations increase the likelihood that a species will survive in a changing environment?

• Mutations are a source of variation in the species

• Mutations are the cause of disease in the species

• Mutations are not harmful when they occur in somatic cells

• Mutations are always passed on to subsequent generations

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The point of genetic engineering is to transfer useful traits/characteristics such as:

• pest resistance

• disease resistance

• drought tolerance

• anti-bruising

• All of the above

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