8 Questions
Where do somatic mutations occur?
In nonreproductive cells
How are somatic mutations passed to new cells?
Via mitosis
What is the effect of somatic mutations on offspring?
They do not affect offspring
Which type of mutation alters a single codon by replacing one letter with another?
Base substitutions
What type of mutation increases the number of copies of a set nucleotide and can interfere with the coding sequence or expression?
Expanding nucleotide repeats
Which mutation results in the alteration of an amino acid to a different amino acid?
Missense mutation
What type of mutation alters the reading frame and may change many codons?
Frameshift mutations
Which mutation results in the conversion of a sense codon to a nonsense stop codon, leading to the loss of protein function?
Nonsense mutation
Test your knowledge of mutation classification with this quiz. Explore where mutations occur, the molecular nature of the changes, and their effects on protein sequences and activity. Identify characteristics of somatic mutations and understand their transmission in the body.
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