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WorksheetsChromosomal Mutations
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
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Class
Date
1.
An example of a mutation where a piece of chromosome breaks off and attaches to another chromosome is called ___.
a)
trisomy
b)
translocation
c)
inversion
d)
deletion
2.
Notice the abnormal 23rd chromosome. This individual suffers from which chromosomal genetic disorder?
a)
Klienfelter's Syndrome
b)
Down Syndrome
c)
Cris-du-Chat Syndrome
d)
Andrew's Syndrome
3.
A chromosome is found to be shorter than it's homologous match. Which type of mutation would this most likely be?
a)
insertion
b)
deletion
c)
translocation
d)
inversion
4.
The following karyotype illustrates an example of which syndrome?
a)
Turner's Syndrome
b)
Klienfelter's Syndrome
c)
Edward's Syndrome
d)
Down Syndrome
5.
Cri-du-Chat Syndrome is caused by what kind of mutation?
a)
translocation
b)
inversion
c)
deletion
d)
addition
6.
What process occurs during meiosis that can result in chromosomal disorders?
a)
crossing over
b)
non-disjunction
c)
anaphase I
d)
prophase II
7.
Complete a karyotype analysis on the karyotype provided.
a)
47, XY, +18
b)
46, XX
c)
47, XY, +21
8.
Complete a karyotype analysis on the karyotype provided.
a)
47, XX, +23
b)
46, X, +22
c)
45, X, +23
d)
46, XX, +21
9.
The dark bands on the chromosome come from which two nitrogen bases?
a)
A and G
b)
T and C
c)
A and T
d)
G and C
10.
The karyotype shows an individual with Edward's Syndrome. What is the name of the specific disorder?
a)
monomy
b)
trisomy
c)
deletion
d)
translocation
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