Mutations Quiz (Amoeba Sisters)

During a science experiment, Harper, Daniel, and Liam discovered a change in their subject's genetic material. What is this change called?

• A change in the number of DNA bases

• A change in the number of chromosomes

• A mutation

• A change in the shape of red blood cells

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Which of the following can have mutations?

• Only humans and animals

• Animals, plants, fungi, protists, bacteria, and viruses

• Only plants and fungi

• Only bacteria and viruses

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Charlotte, Maya, and Michael are discussing what can make mutations more likely to occur in a biology class. They came up with several ideas. Which of their ideas is correct?

• Charlotte thinks it's internal factors like DNA replication

• Maya thinks it's both external and internal factors

• Michael thinks mutations are always random

• They all agree on external factors like chemicals and radiation

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What is a frameshift mutation?

• A mutation that changes the reading frame of codons

• A mutation that changes the shape of red blood cells

• A mutation that adds or removes a base

• A mutation that duplicates genes

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Michael, Lily, and Abigail are studying genetics. They come across a case where a segment of a chromosome has been repeated. Which type of chromosomal mutation is this an example of?

• Deletion

• Duplication

• Substitution

• Insertion

Mason, Abigail, and Arjun are studying genetics. They are discussing when mutations can occur during meiosis. What do they conclude?

• They occur during DNA replication

• They occur when chromosomes don't separate completely

• They occur when genes are duplicated

• They occur when a base is added or removed

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What is an example of a gene mutation?

• Substitution

• Duplication

• Inversion

• Translocation

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Avery, Aria, and Aiden are studying for their biology exam. They come across a question about genetic disorders. They want to know which disorder is caused by a gene mutation in the hemoglobin protein?

• Sickle cell anemia

• Malaria

• Anemia

• Protist infection

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What happens if an individual inherits two copies of the mutated gene for sickle cell anemia?

• They become a carrier

• They have no symptoms

• They have a protective factor against malaria

• They have the disorder

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Priya's family has a history of genetic disorders. Ava, a friend of Priya, suggested consulting a genetic counselor. What would be the role of this genetic counselor?

• To study mutations in fruit flies

• To treat Priya's genetic disorder

• To help Priya's family affected by genetic disorders

• To replicate DNA in interphase

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