Genetic Mutations & Variations Quiz

What type of variation involves a complete range of measurements?

• Discontinuous Variation

• Continuous Variation

• Environmental Variation

• Genetic Variation

Which of the following is an example of discontinuous variation?

• Milk yield in cows

• Height

• Blood groups

• Weight

What is the typical shape of a normal distribution curve?

• Flat

• Linear

• Bell-shaped

• Square

What type of mutation occurs in somatic cells?

• Gene Mutation

• Chromosomal Mutation

• Point Mutation

• Somatic Mutation

Which mutation can be passed on to the next generation?

• Somatic Mutation

• Frameshift Mutation

• Gene Mutation

• Point Mutation

What is a frameshift mutation?

• A deletion of a single base

• A substitution of one base for another

• An addition or deletion that shifts the reading frame

• A mutation that does not affect the protein

What is the result of non-disjunction during meiosis?

• An inversion of chromosomes

• A deletion of chromosomes

• An abnormal number of chromosomes

• A normal number of chromosomes

Which genetic disorder is caused by trisomy of chromosome 21?

• Down Syndrome

• Huntington's Disease

• Cystic Fibrosis

• Hemophilia

What type of mutation is characterized by a single base being replaced?

• Gene Mutation

• Frameshift Mutation

• Point Mutation

• Chromosomal Mutation

Which of the following is a characteristic of Huntington's Disease?

• Caused by a mutation in the CF Protein

• Results in death of brain cells

• Causes blood clotting issues

• Is an autosomal recessive condition