10 Questions
What is the term used to describe the changes that occur in the DNA molecules of cells due to chemical, physical, and biological factors?
Genotoxicity
Which of the following is NOT a type of damage covered by genetic toxicity or genotoxicity?
RNA synthesis
According to the central dogma of molecular biology, what does DNA control within the cell?
Protein synthesis
What are the building blocks of nucleic acids?
Nucleotides
Which term describes the occurrence of an abnormal number of chromosomes in a cell?
Aneuploidy
Which of the following statements about chromosomes is true?
Chromosomes are formed by condensation of DNA around histone proteins and ensure heredity in living things.
What is a gene composed of?
Specific functional proteins and DNA
What is a mutagen?
A chemical or physical agent capable of inducing changes in DNA
What is the term for changes caused by some factors in the genetic material in the cell nucleus?
Spontaneous mutation
In what way is mutation not always harmful?
It constitutes a development that adapts to the environment
Test your knowledge of genetic toxicology, a sub-branch of toxicology that examines changes in DNA molecules due to various factors. This quiz covers DNA damage, chromosome abnormalities, gene mutations, and more.
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