Mutations: Somatic vs Gametes

Mutations: Somatic vs Gametes

10th Grade

9 Qs

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Mutations: Somatic vs Gametes

Mutations: Somatic vs Gametes

Assessment

Quiz

Biology

10th Grade

Medium

NGSS
HS-LS3-2, HS-LS4-2, HS-LS3-1

Standards-aligned

Created by

Courtney Sklar

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a mutation?

A mutation is a type of virus.

A mutation is a form of genetic engineering.

A mutation is a result of natural selection.

A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are somatic mutations?

Genetic alterations in gametes.

Genetic alterations in body cells after conception.

Genetic alterations in body cells before conception.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are gamete mutations?

Changes or alterations in the genetic material of somatic cells

Changes or alterations in the physical appearance of gametes

Changes or alterations in the behavior of gametes

Changes or alterations in the genetic material of gametes

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do somatic mutations occur?

Change in DNA sequence of non-reproductive cells

Environmental factors

Inheritance from parents

Change in DNA sequence of reproductive cells

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do gamete mutations occur?

Gamete mutations occur through changes in the DNA sequence of the gametes.

Gamete mutations occur through exposure to radiation.

Gamete mutations occur randomly and cannot be influenced.

Gamete mutations occur due to environmental factors.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the effects of somatic mutations?

Somatic mutations have no effect on the body.

Somatic mutations can lead to various effects such as cancer, genetic disorders, and changes in cell behavior.

Somatic mutations only affect non-essential organs.

Somatic mutations can be reversed through lifestyle changes.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the effects of gamete mutations?

Increased fertility in offspring

Improved physical traits in offspring

Decreased risk of genetic disorders in offspring

Genetic disorders or abnormalities in offspring

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Can somatic mutations be inherited?

No

Yes

Sometimes

Only in certain cases

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Can gamete mutations be inherited?

Sometimes

No

Yes

Only in certain species

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2