Mutations Quiz

What is the effect of a silent mutation?

• The effect of a silent mutation is that it leads to a change in the phenotype of an organism.

• The effect of a silent mutation is that it does not result in any noticeable change in the phenotype or function of an organism.

• The effect of a silent mutation is that it increases the fitness of an organism.

• The effect of a silent mutation is that it causes a complete loss of function in the organism.

Camouflage in animals is a type of ________.

• bright coloration
• loud vocalization
• aggressive behavior
• protective coloration

In humans only ___ % of the genetic code is different.

• 50
• 100
• 10
• 0.1

Differences between people are the result of differences in _____.

• genes
• education
• environment
• luck

Sickle cell is a harmful mutation that affects ______.

• white blood cells
• platelets
• red blood cells
• bone marrow

Mutations can lead to ______.

• changes in RNA sequences
• changes in protein structures
• changes in cell division processes
• changes in genetic material or DNA sequences

Mutations can lead to adaptations.

• Mutations have no effect
• Yes
• Sometimes
• No

Mutations are an important mechanism in introducing genetic diversity in asexual reproducing organisms.

• True

• False

Which type of mutation involves the addition or deletion of nucleotides?

• Duplication mutation

• Insertion or deletion mutation

• Inversion mutation

• Substitution mutation

What is the main cause of chromosomal mutations?

• Inheritance from parents

• Lack of exercise

• Eating unhealthy food

• Errors during DNA replication or exposure to certain chemicals or radiation