Genetics Mutation Quiz

What type of mutation is described as an extra base being added/inserted into the DNA sequence?

• Deletion

• Insertion

• Substitution

• Frameshift

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

If a substitution changes the amino acid to a "stop," what type of mutation is it called?

• Missense

• Silent

• Nonsense

• Frameshift

What is a mutation that does not change the amino acid sequence called?

• Missense

• Silent

• Nonsense

• Frameshift

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

What type of mutation results from one base being substituted for another?

• Deletion

• Insertion

• Substitution

• Frameshift

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Which type of mutation always results in a frameshift?

• Deletion

• Insertion

• Substitution

• Silent

Which type of mutation is responsible for new variations of a trait?

• Silent mutation

• Missense mutation

• Nonsense mutation

• Frameshift mutation

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Which type of mutation does not result in an abnormal amino acid sequence?

• Silent mutation

• Missense mutation

• Nonsense mutation

• Frameshift mutation

Which type of mutation stops the translation of an mRNA molecule?

• Silent mutation

• Missense mutation

• Nonsense mutation

• Frameshift mutation

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Sickle cell anemia is caused by a mutation in which gene?

• Gene coding for insulin

• Gene coding for hemoglobin

• Gene coding for growth hormone

• Gene coding for keratin

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

What is the main consequence of the mutation that causes sickle cell anemia?

• Red blood cells become larger and more efficient at carrying oxygen.

• Red blood cells become sickle-shaped and can get stuck in blood vessels.

• Red blood cells carry more oxygen and enhance physical performance.

• Red blood cells become resistant to all diseases.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2