Mutation Quiz

What is a mutation?

• A change of genetic material

• A change in physical appearance

• A change in environment

• A change in behavior

Which of the following can have mutations?

• Viruses only

• Animals only

• All of the above

• Plants only

What can make mutations more likely to occur?

• Excessive sleep

• Excessive radiation

• Excessive water intake

• Excessive exercise

What is the result of a frameshift mutation?

• No change in amino acids

• A change in RNA structure

• A change in DNA structure

• Many amino acid changes

When does meiosis occur?

• During protein synthesis

• During sperm and egg cell formation

• During cell division

• During DNA replication

What is the cause of sickle cell anemia?

• A mutation in the gene that codes for vitamin C

• A mutation in the gene that codes for hemoglobin

• A mutation in the gene that codes for insulin

• A mutation in the gene that codes for cholesterol

What is the role of genetic counselors?

• To conduct research on DNA replication

• To develop treatments for genetic disorders

• To study mutations in fruit flies

• To help families affected by genetic disorders

What is the benefit of being a carrier of the sickle cell gene?

• Increased risk of malaria

• No risk of malaria

• Less severe symptoms of malaria

• Complete immunity to malaria

What is the function of hemoglobin in red blood cells?

• To regulate body temperature

• To carry oxygen

• To fight infections

• To produce energy

What is the main focus of studying mutations and genetic disorders?

• To understand the impact of mutations on fruit flies

• To develop new technologies

• To create genetically modified organisms

• To help families affected by genetic disorders