Practice Mutations and Genetic Code - 5.6.1 | 5. MOLECULAR BASIS OF INHERITANCE | CBSE Grade-12 Biology
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define a mutation.

💡 Hint: Think about the basic changes to DNA.

Question 2

Easy

What type of mutation affects a single nucleotide?

💡 Hint: Focus on the term 'point'.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What mutation changes a single nucleotide?

  • Point mutation
  • Frameshift mutation
  • Substitution mutation

💡 Hint: Consider the meaning of 'point' in this context.

Question 2

Frameshift mutations lead to...

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how codons are affected by insertions or deletions.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Evaluate how a frameshift mutation in a critical gene could contribute to a genetic disorder.

💡 Hint: Think about the roles of proteins in the body.

Question 2

Design an experiment to investigate the effects of specific point mutations in a gene.

💡 Hint: Consider how you would track the changes at both DNA and protein levels.

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