16 Questions
Which of the following best defines a mutation?
An inherited change in genetic information
What is the primary role of mutations in genetic studies?
To create variations for natural selection
In genetic studies, what do mutations help us understand about biological processes?
They help us understand the diversity and adaptability of life
What is the main characteristic of DNA structure mentioned in the text?
High stability and replicated with accuracy
What is the term for alterations of a single nucleotide?
Gene mutations
What type of mutation arises in cells that ultimately produce gametes?
Germ-line mutation
Which type of mutations alter the structure of chromosomes?
Chromosome rearrangements
In which type of gene mutation is a purine replaced by a pyrimidine?
Transversion
What are insertions and deletions collectively called?
Indels
Which type of mutation results in an altered number of chromosomes?
Aneuploidy
What do we call the mutation type that affects a single gene?
Gene mutation
What is the term for adding one or more complete sets of chromosomes?
Polyploidy
Which type of mutation is characterized by the alteration of a single nucleotide?
Base substitutions
In which type of mutation does a purine get replaced by a different purine or a pyrimidine get replaced by a different pyrimidine?
Base substitutions
Which type of mutation can be passed to future generations affecting both somatic and germ-line cells?
Germ-line mutation
What is the term for the removal or addition of nucleotide pairs collectively?
Indels
Learn about DNA mutations and their significance in genetic studies. Explore the different types of mutations and their categories, along with examples of how mutations contribute to our understanding of biological processes.
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