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What is the effect of transposons on genes?
What is the effect of transposons on genes?
- No effect on gene activity
- Increase gene activity (correct)
- Decrease gene activity
- Destroy the gene
How do viruses act as biological mutagens?
How do viruses act as biological mutagens?
- Alter genetic material as cells divide (correct)
- Cause cell division
- Destroy genetic material
- Increase genetic material
Which physical mutagen can lead to skin cancer?
Which physical mutagen can lead to skin cancer?
- Atomic particles
- Subatomic particles
- UV radiation (correct)
- X-rays
How do thymine dimers affect DNA?
How do thymine dimers affect DNA?
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Which industry frequently uses chemicals that act as mutagens?
Which industry frequently uses chemicals that act as mutagens?
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What is a common source of chemical mutagens that can cause DNA damage?
What is a common source of chemical mutagens that can cause DNA damage?
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What are some examples of physical or chemical agents that can cause mutations?
What are some examples of physical or chemical agents that can cause mutations?
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Which type of mutation affects a single nucleotide?
Which type of mutation affects a single nucleotide?
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What causes large-scale mutations that change entire regions of a chromosome?
What causes large-scale mutations that change entire regions of a chromosome?
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In the context of mutations, what are transposons?
In the context of mutations, what are transposons?
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When an external agent causes a mutation, what is it typically called?
When an external agent causes a mutation, what is it typically called?
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Which category do mutagens like radiation and certain chemicals fall into?
Which category do mutagens like radiation and certain chemicals fall into?
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