Quiz about Biology Mutations

Question 1

What word in genetic coding consists of three nucleotides?

Accepted Answer

Codon

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Triplet

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Nitrogenous Base

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mRNA

Question 2

Accepted Answer

D

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A

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B

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C

Question 3

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B

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A

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C

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D

Question 4

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D

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A

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B

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C

Question 5

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C

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A

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B

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D

Question 6

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B

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A

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C

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D

Question 7

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B

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A

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C

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D

Question 8

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D

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A

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B

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C

Question 9

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C

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A

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B

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D

Question 10

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D

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A

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B

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C

Question 11

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D

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A

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B

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C

Question 12

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B

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A

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C

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D

Question 13

Which type of mutation involves the insertion or deletion of a nucleotide in the DNA sequence, causing a shift in the reading frame?

Accepted Answer

Frameshift Mutation

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Point Mutation

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Silent Mutation

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Missense Mutation

Question 14

In an experiment, a scientist observes that a mutation in a gene leads to a nonfunctional protein. Which type of mutation is most likely responsible for this outcome?

Accepted Answer

Nonsense Mutation

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Silent Mutation

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Missense Mutation

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Neutral Mutation

Question 15

Which of the following is a real-world application of understanding genetic mutations?

Accepted Answer

Creating genetically modified crops

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Developing new antibiotics

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Designing solar panels

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Building electric cars

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