DNA Mutations Answers

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Glycine Glycine

missense mutation

nonsense mutation

silent mutation

Lysine Stop

missense mutation

nonsense mutation

silent mutation

Which type of mutation results in a frameshift mutation? Check all that apply.

substitution

insertion

deletion

point mutation

Which statements about mutations are true? Check all that apply.

Mutations cannot be passed from generation to generation.

Mutations are rare.

Mutations are always harmful.

Germline mutations occur in body cells.

Most forms of cancer are caused by somatic mutations.

Which type of mutation adds one or more base pairs?

insertion

substitution

deletion

Use the drop-down menus below to match each example to the corresponding type of mutagen. tanning beds X-rays cigarettes

radiation

UV rays

chemicals

radiation

UV rays

chemicals

radiation

UV rays

chemicals

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