Mutations Quiz

What is a mutation in the context of genetics?

• A type of protein

• A change in the DNA sequence

• A cloning process

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Which of the following can cause mutations?

• Eating healthy food

• Reading books

• Exposure to radiation

• Listening to music

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What is NOT a possible effect of mutations?

• No change at all

• Immediate death

• Enhanced memory

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Which term describes a mutation that occurs naturally without any human intervention?

• Induced mutation

• Spontaneous mutation

• Artificial mutation

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What is the role of mutations in evolution?

• They play games for entertainment

• They have no role in evolution

• They increase genetic variation

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Which of the following is an example of a beneficial mutation?

• Sickle cell disease

• Cystic fibrosis

• • Ability to feel energised on less sleep

• Color blindness

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What is a gene mutation?

• A change in a part of a chromosome

• A change in the DNA sequence of a gene

• A change in the entire DNA molecule

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Which type of mutation involves the insertion or deletion of one or more nucleotides in the DNA sequence?

• Point mutation

• Frameshift mutation

• Duplication mutation

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What is a silent mutation?

• A mutation that causes a dramatic change in phenotype

• A mutation that changes the appearance of an organism

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

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Which of the following is a possible consequence of a mutation in a body cell (not passed to offspring)?

• Cancer development in the individual

• Evolution of the species

• Increased genetic diversity in the population

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