Gable Mutations Quiz

What types of living organisms have no genetic material at all?

• Insects

• Bacteria

• Plants

• All living organisms have genetic material

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

• When an organism's lifespan becomes shorter.

• When an organism becomes unable to reproduce.

• When an organism's body becomes deformed.

• When an organism develops immunity to a disease.

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A permanent change in the DNA sequence

which can affect a single gene or group of genes

• Homeostasis

• Somatic Cell

• Chromosomal Mutation

• Gene Mutation

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Mutations can be...

• Harmful

• Beneficial

• Neutral

• All of the Above

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Mutations are...

• Changes in the sequence of DNA

• Broken chromosomes

• Bad genes

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Genes

• Genes are only found in animals.
• Genes are the basic units of heredity.
• Genes determine the color of the sky.
• Genes are a type of protein.

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mutations

• Mutations do not affect protein synthesis.
• Mutations occur only in RNA sequences.
• Mutations are changes in the DNA sequence.
• Mutations are always beneficial to an organism.

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amino acids

• Amino acids are carbohydrates.
• Amino acids are vitamins.
• Amino acids are minerals.
• Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

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parasites are

• organisms that live on or in a host and benefit at the host's expense
• independent organisms that do not rely on a host
• organisms that only harm the host
• organisms that provide benefits to the host

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a bed bug can adapt by....

• developing wings for flight
• developing resistance to insecticides and changing its behavior
• changing color to blend in with surroundings
• becoming larger in size

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