Multiple Choice Questions

What is the amino acid sequence of the polypeptide produced by the "normal" DNA sequence in Model 1?
  • the sequence is too long
  • A)A---UB)C---GC)G---UD)G---C
  • A) mutation b B)mutation A C) mutation C
  • A U G C A U C A G U G G A U U A C C U A G
As a group, describe the range of changes in the amino acid sequence that can result from thistype of mutation.
  • missing U not the same length different amino acids
  • nothing could change (mutation B) or all could change (mutation D)
  • A U G C A U C A G U G G A U U A C C U A G
  • sub- changes a nucleotideins- adds a nucleotidedel-removes a nucleotide
Gene mutations can be positive, negative or neutral. Suppose that the normal gene in Model 2 produced a polypeptide that was necessary for cellular respiration.Choose a mutation from those in Model 2 that would be neutral for a cell. Explain your rea- soning by relating the mutation to the cellular respiration process.Choose a mutation from those in Model 2 that might be positive for a cell. Explain your rea- soning by relating the mutation to the cellular respiration process.Choose a mutation from those in Model 2 that might be negative for a cell. Explain your reasoning by relating the mutation to the cellular respiration process.
  • CAG----ACAnot the same length different amino acids
  • A) mutation b B)mutation A C) mutation C
  • missing U not the same length different amino acids
  • A U G C A U C A G U G G A U U A C C U A G
How many amino acids will be in the polypeptide produced by the normal DNA/mRNA sequence?
  • no
  • 7
  • 4
  • yes
A gene mutation is a change in the sequence of nucleotides that occurs during cell replication (mitosis and meiosis) within a single coding section of DNA. Mistakes can also occur in the transcription of mRNA or the translation of a polypeptide. However, these changes are not con- sidered to be mutations, because they are not permanent changes to the cell. Explain why "mis- takes" in transcription or translation are not as serious as mutations in a gene.
  • changing the total number of nucleotides shifts the reading frame and will make a totally different set of amino acids.
  • A) you have so many cells that small mutations are unlikely to harm you B) only mutations that effect the reproductive cells are passed on, this is because of sexual reproduction
  • A) mutation b B)mutation A C) mutation C
  • genes code for your whole body mRNA only gives instructions to your cells after they are formed.
In your group, use grammatically correct sentences to define each of the following mutations. Substitution mutation—Insertion mutation— Deletion mutation—
  • sub- changes a nucleotideins- adds a nucleotidedel-removes a nucleotide
  • nothing could change (mutation B) or all could change (mutation D)
  • CAG----ACAnot the same length different amino acids
  • A U G C A U C A G U G G A U U A C C U A G
How many nucleotides are present in the "normal" DNA sequence in Model 1?
  • 4
  • no
  • 7
  • yes
All cells have DNA errors due to the mistakes that occur each time DNA is replicated prior to cell division. There are proofreading enzymes in cells that correct many of these mistakes, but on average, 3 - 5 errors are found in DNA after each replication.If each cell has multiple mutations, why do most of us have normally-functioning tissues and organs?Why is only a tiny subset of these mutations passed on to our children?
  • A) mutation b B)mutation A C) mutation C
  • changing the total number of nucleotides shifts the reading frame and will make a totally different set of amino acids.
  • A) you have so many cells that small mutations are unlikely to harm you B) only mutations that effect the reproductive cells are passed on, this is because of sexual reproduction
  • CAG----ACAnot the same length different amino acids
Consider the following scenarios. State whether the mutation is likely to be passed on to the offspring of the organism. Explain your reasoning.A single bacteria cell contains a positive mutation in its DNA.A skin cell on a cat contains a positive mutation in its DNA.A sperm cell in a whale contains a positive mutation in its DNA.
  • genes code for your whole body mRNA only gives instructions to your cells after they are formed.
  • A) yes B)only if reproductive cells mutated tooC) yes
  • sub- changes a nucleotideins- adds a nucleotidedel-removes a nucleotide
  • nothing could change (mutation B) or all could change (mutation D)
Insertion and deletion mutations are said to cause shifts in the "reading frame" (the sets of three nucleotides) of the mRNA. Substitution mutations do not cause these so-called frameshifts. Ex- plain why insertions and deletions are called frameshift mutations, using the terms reading frame, codons, and amino acids in your answer.
  • A) you have so many cells that small mutations are unlikely to harm you B) only mutations that effect the reproductive cells are passed on, this is because of sexual reproduction
  • CAG----ACAnot the same length different amino acids
  • missing U not the same length different amino acids
  • changing the total number of nucleotides shifts the reading frame and will make a totally different set of amino acids.
Which types of mutations, positive, negative or neutral, are most likely to be seen in offspring several generations after the mutation occurred? Explain your reasoning.
  • the start
  • positive
  • insertion
  • the sequence is too long
Consider DNA sequence 3 in ModelThe mutation in that sequence is an insertion mutation.Compare sequence 3 with sequence 1 and describe the mutation that has occurred.What is the effect of the insertion mutation on the amino acid sequence as compared to the "normal" amino acid sequence in Model 1?
  • UGG----- UCGTrp-----Ser
  • missing U not the same length different amino acids
  • changing the total number of nucleotides shifts the reading frame and will make a totally different set of amino acids.
  • CAG----ACAnot the same length different amino acids
What could potentially cause more damage (or a greater benefit) to an organism, a substitution mutation or an insertion mutation? Explain your reasoning.
  • insertion
  • the start
  • positive
  • the sequence is too long
How many codons are contained in the mRNA that is produced by the "normal" DNA in Model 1?
  • no
  • 7
  • yes
  • 4
All of the DNA and mRNA sequences in Model 1 have ellipses (...) on one or both ends of the sequences shown. Propose an explanation for this use of this symbol in that context.
  • the sequence is too long
  • the sequence changed length
  • the start
  • UGG----- UCGTrp-----Ser
0 h : 0 m : 1 s

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