Gene Mutation
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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes a mutation?
the process of DNA replication
a change in the sequence of DNA
the formation of gametes
the expression of a gene
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NGSS.HS-LS3-2
NGSS.HS-LS4-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a mutagen?
a type of gene
a genetic trait
a chemical or physical agent that damages or alters DNA
a random change in a gene or chromosome
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which term refers to a characteristic or feature of an organism that is determined by its genes?
mutation
mutagen
trait
somatic cell
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of mutation involves a change in a single nucleotide within the DNA sequence?
gene mutation
chromosome mutation
frameshift mutation
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of mutation results from the insertion or deletion of a nucleotide in the DNA sequence?
point mutation
frameshift mutation
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What happens if the mutation occurs in a somatic cell? (choose all that apply)
the mutation will NOT be passed on the offspring
the mutation will be passed on to the offspring
the trait may or may not result in a new trait being expressed
cancer
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term for the loss of a section of DNA, RNA, or specific nucleotides from a gene or chromosome?
deletion
insertion
duplication
translocation
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NGSS.HS-LS3-2
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