Genes and Mutations Quiz

Genes and Mutations Quiz

9th - 12th Grade

21 Qs

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Genes and Mutations Quiz

Genes and Mutations Quiz

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Biology

9th - 12th Grade

Easy

NGSS
HS-LS3-2, HS-LS1-1, HS-LS3-3

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a point mutation?

A change in a single nucleotide base in the DNA sequence

A change in the entire DNA sequence

A change in the number of chromosomes

A change in an entire chromosome structure

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is gene expression regulation?

The process of changing the DNA sequence of genes

The process of controlling the rate at which genes are transcribed and translated.

The process of increasing the number of genes in a cell

The process of turning off all genes in a cell

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is genetic variation?

Differences in DNA sequences between individuals within a population

The result of environmental factors on an organism's appearance

The study of inherited traits in plants

The process of creating new species

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS3-3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do mutations contribute to cancer?

Mutations cause cells to stop dividing

Mutations lead to increased cell death

Mutations have no impact on cell growth

Mutations can lead to uncontrolled cell growth and division.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a frameshift mutation?

A frameshift mutation is caused by insertions or deletions of nucleotides in a DNA sequence.

A frameshift mutation is caused by a translocation of nucleotides in a DNA sequence.

A frameshift mutation is caused by a substitution of nucleotides in a DNA sequence.

A frameshift mutation is caused by a duplication of nucleotides in a DNA sequence.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a missense mutation?

A mutation that has no effect on the amino acid sequence

A mutation that results in the insertion of a stop codon

A single nucleotide change resulting in a different amino acid

A mutation that causes the entire gene to be deleted

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of tumor suppressor genes in cancer?

Tumor suppressor genes only affect non-cancerous cells

Tumor suppressor genes have no impact on cell growth and division

Tumor suppressor genes help control cell growth and division, and when they are mutated or inactivated, it can lead to uncontrolled cell growth and cancer.

Tumor suppressor genes promote cell growth and division, leading to cancer

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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