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WorksheetsTEKS 7C DNA Mutations
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 14mins
What is the name for an agent that can induce or increase the frequency of mutation in an organism?
(a)
Which type of mutation is most likely to negatively effect the protein?
(a)
Which type of mutation has occurred?
substitution
insertion
deletion
frameshift
The first amino acid in every polypeptide chain is methionine. What is its codon?
(a)
If the original DNA strand was GTA-AGG-TAG-CAT-GCC
and the new DNA strand is GTA-AGG-TAA-GCA-TGCC, what kind of mutation occurred? Mark all that apply.
substitution
insertion
deletion
frameshift
Here is a diagram of the mutation in sickle cell anemia. What type of mutation occurred?
substitution
insertion
deletion
frameshift
The first strand is the original mRNA. Which mutation would be the most harmful to an organism and why?
The original mRNA codon was UAU. If the new codon was UAC, what would the effect be and why? What if the new codon was UAG?
Term for when a point mutation in the DNA does not effect the protein?
loss of function
silent
hidden
nonsense
Why is it possible for a DNA mutation to not affect the protein produced?
