Cell Differentiation and Specialization Answers

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Based on scientific research, which statement best describes mutations?

A
Mutations are rare occurrences.
B
Mutations are always harmful.
C
Mutations cannot be inherited.
D
Mutations cannot be acquired.
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Which type of mutation always produces a stop codon?

A
missense
B
nonsense
C
silent
D
point
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Which is considered a chemical mutagen?

A
tanning beds
B
tobacco
C
X-rays
D
sunlight
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Many different types of mutations can occur within the body. Tay-Sachs disease is a deadly disorder that is caused by a missing codon in the gene coding for production of the hex A enzyme in the body. Which type of mutation is responsible for causing Tay-Sachs disease?

A
substitution
B
replacement
C
insertion
D
deletion
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A scientist thinks that a certain chemical is a mutagen. She exposes plant cells to a large amount of this chemical in the laboratory. Which statement best provides evidence that the substance is a mutagen?

A
The cells die within hours of being exposed to the chemical.
B
The cells grow more quickly than those that were not exposed to the chemical.
C
The cells change after being exposed to the chemical, and this change is passed to the next generation of cells.
D
The cells continue to divide at the same rate as before they were exposed to the chemical.
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Ji wants to write an example of a frameshift mutation using the following sentence: THE CAT SAW THE RAT. Which sentence best shows a frameshift mutation?

A
THC ATS AWT HER AT.
B
CAT THE SAW RAT THE.
C
EHT TAC WAS EHT TAR.
D
THE THE CAT SAW THE RAT.
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Which is a point mutation and not a frameshift mutation?

A
mutagen
B
insertion
C
deletion
D
silent
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Which type of mutation occurs only in gametes?

A
germline mutation
B
somatic mutation
C
point mutation
D
frameshift mutation
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Which best describes somatic mutations?

A
They are usually passed on to offspring.
B
They can cause different kinds of cancer.
C
They always result from point mutations.
D
They only occur in reproductive cells.

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