Practice Types of Mutations - 5.7.2 | 5. Genetics | ICSE Class 11 Biotechnology
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define point mutations.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how many nucleotides are changed.

Question 2

Easy

What do we call a mutation that does not affect the amino acid sequence?

πŸ’‘ Hint: It starts with an 'S'.

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Question 1

What type of mutation results from a single nucleotide change?

  • Point Mutation
  • Frameshift Mutation
  • Chromosomal Mutation

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of the word 'point' to remember it.

Question 2

True or False: Frameshift mutations can be caused by nucleotide deletions.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: What happens when you take away nucleotides?

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Propose a hypothetical scenario where a frameshift mutation leads to a serious genetic disorder. Describe the mutation and its consequences.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the impact on protein function in your scenario.

Question 2

Evaluate how chromosomal inversions could affect an organism's phenotype in terms of evolution and adaptation.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how gene function is dependent on their arrangement.

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