Differentiation & Mutations Quiz Review

Match the definition with the correct vocabulary term.

• Somatic Mutation

• a change in the DNA sequence that changes the reading frame

• Chromosomal Mutation

• the change of a single nucleotide in a DNA

• Frameshift Mutation

• these mutations only impact the cells of one organism

• Point Mutation

• a change that affects a large part of the chromosome

• Germline Mutation

• these mutations can be passed down from parent to offspring

Refer to the picture. What type of mutation is represented in this picture?

• Inversion

• Translocation

• Deletion

• Insertion

A freshwater turtle is exposed to temperatures above 31 degrees Celsius during embryonic development. This produces a female turtle. This is an example of ____________ influence, which impacts gene expression.

• transcription

• unregulated

• endothermic

• environmental

Refer to the picture. What type of mutation is represented in this picture?

• Inversion

• Translocation

• Deletion

• Insertion

Refer to the picture. What type of mutation is represented in this picture?

• Missense

• Silent

• Nonsense

• Insertion

During which stage is cell differentiation and specialization happening most often?

• embryonic development

• infancy

• early childhood

• adulthood

Refer to the picture. What type of mutation is represented in this picture?

• Missense

• Silent

• Nonsense

• Insertion

Which of the following is a reason why stem cells can be used as a medical treatment? Select all that apply.

• They have not undergone specialization.

• They can develop into many different types of cells.

• They can change into any type of cell if exposed to a specific pH.

• They can be used to repair and regenerate cells.

Gene expression is...

• the molecular structure of DNA.

• the way genetic information from DNA is converted to a gene product.

• the process to convert mRNA to proteins

• the replication of genes within the nucleus of a prokaryote

Refer to the picture. This is an example of what type of mutation?

• Insertion

• Frameshift

• Inversion

• Translocation