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QUIZIZZ#9 DNA Mutations & Cancer Cells & Mitosis

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

When DNA makes a copy or replicates itself, identify the correct nitrogen base pairing

a)

A pairs with G & C pairs with T

b)

A pairs with U & C pairs with T

c)

A pairs with T & G pairs with U

d)

A pair with T & G pairs with C

2.

The image shows the different parts of a NUCLEOTIDE; identify the statement that is correct

a)

A= phosphate B= 5 carbon sugar C= nitrogenous base

b)

A= 5 carbon sugar B= 5 phosphate C= nitrogenous base

c)

A= nitrogenous base B= 5 carbon sugar C= phosphate

d)

None are correct

3.

If the DNA strand read ATGC, identify the correct DNA strand that would be opposite in the double helix

a)

TACG

b)

ATCG

c)

CGAT

d)

GATC

4.

Identify the correct order for DNA replication

a)

DNA unwinds, Nitrogen bases added, 2 identical DNA molecules created

b)

Nitrogen bases added, DNA unwinds, 2 identical DNA molecules created

c)

2 identical DNA molecules created, Nitrogen bases added, DNA unwinds

d)

None are correct

5.

During TRANSCRIPTION (to write) of Protein Synthesis, if the DNA strand reads TACACT what would be correct mRNA strand

a)

UGAAUG

b)

AUGUGA

c)

ATGTGA

d)

TGAATG

6.

During TRANSLATION (to read), if the mRNA reads AUGUGA what would the correct AMINO ACIDS be

a)

Stop, Met(start)

b)

Ile, Stop

c)

Met(start), Trp

d)

Met(start), Stop

7.

When mutations occur sometimes NO change occurs in the formation of the protein. Identify which of the different MUTATIONS would this occur

a)

Silent

b)

Missense

c)

Nonsense

d)

Insertion or Deletion

8.

When POINT MUTATIONS and/or FRAME SHIFT MUTATIONS occurs and the base in the DNA changes it leads to change(s) in the formation of the protein. Identify which of the different MUTATIONS would this occur

a)

Silent only

b)

Missense & Nonsense ONLY

c)

Missense, Nonsense & Insertion/Deletion

d)

None are correct

9.

When POINT MUTATIONS and/or FRAME SHIFT MUTATIONS occurs and the base in the DNA changes it leads to change(s) in the formation of the protein. Identify the correct statement that pertains to these two types of DNA mutations

a)

Both could lead to phenotype changes

b)

Both have changes in the mRNA & Protein sequences

c)

Both could occur due to environmental factors & carcinogens

d)

ALL are correct

10.

The original DNA strand reads TAC/CGA/TCA/ATT.

The mutated DNA strand reads TAC/CGA/TCA/ATA.

Determine if there a disorder has occurred and the type of mutation.

a)

Yes, type of mutation SILENT

b)

Yes, type of mutation MISSENSE

c)

Yes, type of mutation NONSENSE

d)

No, there was no change to the DNA

11.

APOPTOSIS is

a)

Controlled cell growth that does not affect the cells in a harmful way

b)

Controlled cell growth that affects the cells in a harmful way

c)

Uncontrolled cell growth that does not affect the cells in a harmful way

d)

Uncontrolled cell growth that affects the cells in a harmful way

12.

CANCER is

a)

Controlled cell growth that does not affect the cells in a harmful way

b)

Controlled cell growth that affects the cells in a harmful way

c)

Uncontrolled cell growth that does not affect the cells in a harmful way

d)

Uncontrolled cell growth that affects the cells in a harmful way

13.

Identify the part of THE CELL CYCLE that the cell "gets ready to divide"

a)

G1

b)

S

c)

G2

d)

Interphase

14.

Identify the part of THE CELL CYCLE that the cell "grows and makes essential cell parts for cellular functioning"

a)

G1

b)

S

c)

G2

d)

Interphase

15.

Identify the part of THE CELL CYCLE that the cells "genetic material is synthesized and doubled from 2n to 4n"

a)

G1

b)

S

c)

G2

d)

Interphase

16.

Identify the part of THE CELL CYCLE that the cell "spends majority it's time in throughout it's life span "

a)

G1

b)

S

c)

G2

d)

Interphase

17.

Mitosis is the cellular reproduction for

a)

Growth of overall organism

b)

Repair of damaged cells

c)

Replacement of old cells

d)

All are correct

18.

Which part of MITOSIS do the chromosomes "meet in the middle"

a)

PROphase

b)

METAphase

c)

ANAphase

d)

TELOphase

19.

Identify the INCORRECT statement in regards to cells created during MITOSIS

a)

DNA of cells are identical

b)

Mitosis creates 2 new cells each division

c)

Each new cell is 2n or considered to be diploid

d)

Cells created are for gametes or sperm and eggs

20.

During CYTOKINESIS, a plant cell would divide its cytoplasm a little different than an animal cell. Identify the correct statement regarding the differences between plant & animal cells during this part of cell division

a)

Plant cells divide into four new cells while animals divide into two.

b)

Plant cells have different DNA in new cells while animal cells have identical DNA.

c)

Plant cells divide with a cell plate in between while animal cells separate into two new cells. Both DNA is identical.

d)

None are correct