Amplify Mutations

In this type of point mutation, one extra base pair is inserted into a sequence of DNA

• substitution

• insertion

• deletion

• translocation

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

The bottom DNA sequence in the image has been altered by this type of mutation

• substitution

• insertion

• deletion

• translocation

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

The bottom DNA sequence in the image has been altered by this type of mutation

• substitution

• insertion

• deletion

• translocation

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What mutation has occurred here?

T-G-A-C-C-A

T-G-A-G-C-A

• Substitution

• Deletion

• Insertion

• Frameshift

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

DNA molecule segment is : TTA-CGC-AAG. The mutated DNA segment is TTC-GCA-AG. This is an example of ___ mutation.

• Substitution

• Deletion

• Insertion

• Inversion

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Which type of mutation involves the addition of one or more nucleotide base pairs into a DNA sequence?

• Substitution

• Insertion

• Deletion

• Translocation

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What is the effect of a frameshift mutation on the protein synthesis process?

• No effect

• Alters the reading frame

• Only affects the start codon

• Stops the process entirely

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Which of the following is a potential consequence of a mutation in a regulatory gene?

• Increased protein production

• No change in protein function

• Decreased protein degradation

• Enhanced DNA replication

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

In an experiment, a scientist introduces a mutation in a bacterial gene. What is the most likely method used to amplify this mutation for study?

• Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

• Gel electrophoresis

• Western blotting

• Northern blotting