DNA Protein Synthesis Mutations Heredity

How many chromosomes do humans have?

• 46

• 23

• 96

• 21

• 43

True or false: Mutations only harm chances of survival:

• True

• False

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A permanent change in the DNA sequence

which can affect a single gene or group of genes

• Homeostasis

• Somatic Cell

• Chromosomal Mutation

• Gene Mutation

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Mutations are...

• Changes in the sequence of DNA

• Broken chromosomes

• Bad genes

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Which of the following is an example of a beneficial mutation?

• When an organism's lifespan becomes shorter.

• When an organism becomes unable to reproduce.

• When an organism's body becomes deformed.

• When an organism develops immunity to a disease.

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Mutations can be...

• Harmful

• Beneficial

• Neutral

• All of the Above

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Genes

• Genes are only found in animals.

• Genes are the basic units of heredity.

• Genes determine the color of the sky.

• Genes are a type of protein.

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mutations

• Mutations do not affect protein synthesis.

• Mutations occur only in RNA sequences.

• Mutations are changes in the DNA sequence.

• Mutations are always beneficial to an organism.

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proteins are....

• Proteins are simple sugars that provide energy.

• Proteins are inorganic compounds found in minerals.

• Proteins are a type of lipid that stores fat.

• Proteins are essential macromolecules composed of amino acids.

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What is the best definition for Deoxyribonucleic Acid?

• DNA is the molecule that contains the genetic instructions for life and is passed from parent to offspring on the chromosomes.

• DNA is a lipid that stores fat in the body and contains all the genetic material to successfully build a human.

• DNA is a carbohydrate that provides energy and is passed on the chromosomes.

• DNA is a type of protein found in cells along with mRNA.

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