EOC Review Warmup - Mutations

What is a point mutation?

• A mutation that involves the insertion or deletion of a nucleotide

• A mutation that changes a single nucleotide base pair

• A mutation that results in a change in the number of chromosomes

• A mutation that involves the duplication of a gene

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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

• Substitution of a single nucleotide

• Insertion of a nucleotide

• Duplication of a chromosome

• Translocation of a gene

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What is a common cause of mutations?

• Exposure to sunlight

• Eating healthy foods

• Regular exercise

• Drinking water

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Which type of mutation is caused by the addition or loss of nucleotides in a DNA sequence?

• Point mutation

• Frameshift mutation

• Chromosomal mutation

• Silent mutation

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What is an example of a point mutation?

• Original: ATG CTT GAC

  Mutated: AAG CTT GAC

• Original: ATG CTT GAC

  Mutated: AAG TTG AC

• Original: ATG CTT GAC

  Mutated: AAG CCT TGA C

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What is the result of a frameshift mutation?

• A change in a single amino acid

• A shift in the reading frame of the genetic message

• A duplication of a gene

• A loss of a chromosome

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What is the effect of a deletion mutation?

• It adds extra nucleotides to the DNA sequence

• It removes nucleotides from the DNA sequence

• It changes the sequence of amino acids

• It duplicates a segment of DNA

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Which of the following is a potential cause of mutations?

• Genetic recombination

• Chemical exposure

• Natural selection

• Cellular respiration

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

A mutation ____

• An alteration of a protein

• An alteration of mRNA

• Is a change in an organism's genetic information

• Causes adverse effects

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Point mutations can result in all of the following, except for __

• No Change

• Early Stop

• All amino acids change

• Single amino acid change

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