7 Questions
What is mutation?
The alteration of the nucleotide sequence of the genome
How are mutations mostly likely to occur?
Accidentally during DNA replication
What is the average number of mutations in a new cell?
120 mutations
Which factor can increase the rate of mutations?
Chemicals in tobacco smoke
What type of mutation involves a single base change?
Substitution mutation
What is the situation when a part of a chromosome sequence is disturbed or missed/added?
Chromosomal mutation
Which type of DNA mutation involves an extra base being added?
Addition mutation
Test your knowledge about mutations and genome alteration with this quiz. Learn about the occurrence of mutations, their rarity, and factors that can increase the rate of mutations.
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