Test Your Knowledge About Mutation

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Test Your Knowledge About Mutation - Quiz

Mutation is the changes that take place in our DNA sequence over a lifetime. The changes occur in the sequence of bases- A, C, G, and T. Check our online quiz and learn everything there is to know mutation.

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1.

Damage and errors in DNA cause___________
- A.
  
  Mutation
- B.
  
  DNA repair
- C.
  
  Translation
- D.
  
  Transcription
2.

All types of mutations are transferable among generations.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

Mark the INCORRECT statement about mutation?
- A.
  
  Mutation is predestined
- B.
  
  Major source of evaluation
- C.
  
  Usually deleterious and recessive
- D.
  
  It is a reversible process
4.

Which of the following is NOT a type of reverse mutation?
- A.
  
  Back mutation
- B.
  
  Intergenic suppressor mutation
- C.
  
  Intragenic suppressor mutation
- D.
  
  Missense mutation
5.

Which of the following is NOT true for loss of function mutation?
- A.
  
  Usually recessive
- B.
  
  Most common mutation
- C.
  
  Increases the activity of the gene
- D.
  
  Null allelic mutation
6.

Name the term given to the type of mutation which depends on the conditions of the environment?
- A.
  
  Forward mutation
- B.
  
  Reverse mutation
- C.
  
  Conditional lethal mutation
- D.
  
  Gain of function mutation
7.

What is the detection technique of auxotrophs?
- A.
  
  Spread plating
- B.
  
  Replica plating
- C.
  
  Streaking
- D.
  
  Pouring
8.

Name the type of mutation in which the cause of mutation is not known?
- A.
  
  Spontaneous mutation
- B.
  
  Suppressor mutation
- C.
  
  Nonsense mutation
- D.
  
  Mis-sense mutation
9.

Addition or deletion of bases causes which kind of mutation?
- A.
  
  Transversion
- B.
  
  Frameshift mutation
- C.
  
  Transition
- D.
  
  Transcription
10.

Which of the following chemical mutagen affects only replicating DNA?
- A.
  
  Acridine dye
- B.
  
  Alkylating agent
- C.
  
  Deaminating agent
- D.
  
  Base analog