Practice - Mutation and Gene Editing
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Practice Questions
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What is a point mutation?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to a single letter in a word.
Name one cause of mutations.
💡 Hint: Consider natural vs. man-made influences.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of mutation involves the substitution of a single nucleotide?
💡 Hint: Think about a singular change affecting a part of a sequence.
True or False: All mutations lead to changes in protein function.
💡 Hint: Consider the effect on the meaning of a sentence when a word changes.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze a scenario where a missense mutation occurs in a protein coding region. Discuss potential impacts on the organism's phenotype.
💡 Hint: Consider how a slight change in a recipe can drastically modify the final dish.
Debate the ethical implications of gene editing in humans. What measures would you recommend?
💡 Hint: Think about who controls the technology versus its potential societal impacts.
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