Mutations Quiz

What is a deletion mutation in chromosomes?

• The addition of a chromosome segment

• The removal of a chromosome segment

• The swapping of two chromosome segments

• The duplication of a chromosome segment

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Which of the following is a cause of chromosomal mutations?

• Eating healthy food

• Exposure to certain chemicals

• Regular exercise

• Listening to music

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What is a point mutation?

• A mutation affecting only one or very few nucleotides in a gene sequence.

• A mutation that deletes a whole section of DNA.

• A mutation that adds an extra chromosome.

• A mutation that swaps two chromosomes.

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What is the impact of a beneficial mutation on an organism?

• It decreases the organism's chance of survival.

• It has no impact on the organism.

• It increases the organism's chance of survival.

• It makes the organism more susceptible to diseases.

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What is a frameshift mutation?

• A mutation that does not change the amino acid sequence.

• A mutation that changes one base for another.

• A mutation that involves the insertion or deletion of a nucleotide in the DNA sequence.

• A mutation that duplicates a section of DNA.

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Which type of chromosomal mutation involves the transfer of a segment of one chromosome to another non-homologous chromosome?

• Duplication

• Deletion

• Inversion

• Translocation

What can cause gene mutations?

• Eating too much sugar

• Environmental factors like radiation

• Reading in low light

• Speaking multiple languages

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What is a silent mutation?

• A mutation that causes a premature stop codon.

• A mutation that changes the amino acid sequence of a protein.

• A mutation that does not result in a change in the amino acid sequence of a protein.

• A mutation that deletes three nucleotides from a DNA sequence.

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What is an inversion mutation in chromosomes?

• The removal of a chromosome segment

• The duplication of a chromosome segment

• The reversal of a chromosome segment

• The addition of a chromosome segment

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What is a duplication mutation in chromosomes?

• The removal of a chromosome segment

• The addition of a chromosome segment

• The reversal of a chromosome segment

• The replication of a chromosome segment, resulting in its presence in multiple copies

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