Understanding Mutations: A Genetic Exploration

Understanding Mutations: A Genetic Exploration

10th Grade

5 Qs

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Understanding Mutations: A Genetic Exploration

Understanding Mutations: A Genetic Exploration

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10th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can be considered a mutation?

A change in an organism's physical appearance only

A change within a nucleic acid

A deliberate alteration by the organism

A change in the organism's environment

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of mutation does not alter the amino acid sequence?

Substitution

Insertion

Deletion

Silent mutation

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a frameshift mutation?

A mutation that duplicates a segment of DNA

A mutation that removes a base, altering the reading frame

A mutation that changes one base for another

A mutation that does not affect the organism

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can a mutation be passed to offspring in fruit flies?

Mutations cannot be passed to offspring

If the mutation is in the sperm or egg cell

Through environmental changes

Through asexual reproduction only

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What advantage do carriers of one sickle cell gene mutation have?

Immunity to all genetic disorders

Increased physical strength

No advantage at all

Protection against malaria