B.6(E) Mutations Quiz 2

An illustration of how a particular DNA mutation will most likely affect the polypeptide produced is shown. The type of mutation illustrated is a ​ (a)   because a nucleotide base is being ​ (b)   .

• substitution
• changed
• deletion
• translocation
• insertion
• removed
• added

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When a new mutation occurs in a somatic cell of a sexually reproducing organism, what percentage of the individual's offspring are likely to inherit the mutation?

*make sure answer is the number followed by %

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The model shows a mutation to a partial sequence of bases in a gene. Which type of mutation does the model demonstrate?

• Deletion

• Insertion

• Substitution

• Translocation

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Exposure to the building material asbestos has been linked to certain types of cancers.

Asbestos causes mutations in the p53 gene, which controls tumor suppression. People with cancer due to asbestos exposure ​ do not pass the mutation on to their offspring because the mutation ​ (a)   .

• occurred in gametic cells
• occurred in somatic cells
• is recessive.
• is sex-linked.

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What is a difference between the effect of a point mutation and the effect of a frameshift mutation? Be sure to specify which would have more significant damage and why.

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