Genetic Mutations

Which of the following is a potential effect of mutations?

• Enhanced memory

• Development of cancer

• Increased lifespan

• Improved vision

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What does the term 'genetic carrier' refer to?

• An individual who transports genetic material

• An organism that does not show symptoms but can pass on a genetic mutation

• A type of genetic mutation

• A medical professional specializing in genetics

What is a mutagen?

• A device used in genetic engineering

• An agent, such as radiation or a chemical substance, that causes genetic mutation

• A type of medicine used to treat genetic disorders

• A scientific term for a genetically modified organism

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What is an allele in the context of genetics?

• A type of gene that determines eye color

• A variant form of a gene

• A model organism used in genetic studies

• A tool used by genetic engineers

How do mutations affect an organism's traits?

• They have no effect on the organism's traits

• They can change the function of a gene, influencing the traits

• They make organisms identical to each other

• They prevent any form of genetic variation

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What is a mutation in genetic terms?

• A process where genes are transferred from parent to offspring

• A change in the DNA sequence of a gene

• A type of genetic disorder

• A replication of genetic material

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Why might some mutations not affect traits?

• They occur in non-gene parts of DNA

• They are repaired too quickly

• They only affect redundant genes

• They are too large to influence traits

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What can be a mutagen that causes changes in DNA?

• Clean air

• Fresh water

• Virus

• Natural light

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Which of the following best describes a neutral mutation?

• It significantly enhances the survival of the organism.

• It leads to harmful changes in the organism.

• It does not affect the organism's survival or traits.

• It causes the organism to gain new abilities.

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How do harmful mutations affect an organism?

• They improve the organism's ability to survive.

• They have no impact on the organism.

• They make it more difficult for the organism to survive.

• They change the color of the organism's flowers.

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