Worksheets8A - Mutations
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A mutation is any change in an organism's genetic material.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
Most organisms have chromosomes in sets of two.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
What type of mutation does not affect the offspring?
a)
polyploid mutation
b)
somatic mutation
c)
germ mutation
d)
chromosomal mutation
4.
Down syndrome is usually caused by
a)
one too many chromosomes
b)
one too few chromosomes
5.
Mutations can happen randomly at any time.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
A lethal mutation is one that
a)
is unnoticeable
b)
passed on to offspring
c)
causes death of the organism
d)
is harmful to the organism
7.
People who are albinos can live relatively normal lives, but exposure to strong sunlight can be harmful to them.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
Changes in _____ refer to an unusual number of chromosomes.
a)
nuclei
b)
ploidy
9.
What type of mutation occurs in gametes (reproductive cells) or the cells that form gametes?
a)
polyploid mutation
b)
somatic mutation
c)
germ mutation
d)
chromosomal mutation
10.
an individual who possesses a gene for a specific trait but does not exhibit that trait
a)
dominance
b)
recessive
c)
disorder
d)
carrier
11.
What is Miss Rollins' future married name? ;-)
a)
Mrs. Con
b)
Mrs. Kwon
c)
Mrs. Quan
d)
Mrs. Quon
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