Lesson 4: DNA Mutations

Question 1

Glycine Glycine

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silent mutation

Question 2

Lysine Stop

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nonsense mutation

Question 3

THE DOG SAW THE CATTHE OGS AWT HEC AT

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deletion

Question 4

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

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Mutations are rare.; Most forms of cancer are caused by somatic mutations.

Question 5

Leucine Valine

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missense mutation

Question 6

Which type of mutation adds one or more base pairs?

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insertion

Question 7

✔ insertionX deletionX substitution

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insertion

Question 8

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

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radiation; UV rays; chemicals

Question 9

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

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insertion; deletion

Lesson 4: DNA Mutations Answers