Why are insertion and deletion mutations so harmful? (3.16)
a
insertion and deletions are not any more harmful than substitution mutations.
b
they insert things that an organism doesn’t need.
c
they change all of the codons from the mutation on down the line, which changes the amino acid sequence
d
they often delete things that organisms need.

Which of the following protists gets nutrients mainly by absorbing molecules from other organisms through their cell walls and cell membranes? a. amoebas b. water molds c. ciliates d. slime molds

Predict the results of a two base insertion or deletion in a strand of dna that codes for a protien, how does this differ from a three base insertion or deletion?

Can bacteria reproduce in a way such that when you start out with two bacteria, you get five bacteria? why or why not? * a. yes, because bacteria reproduce sexually, and can produce any number of offspring, just as humans do. b. no, because bacteria grow at an exponential rate. c. no, because when bacteria reproduce, they split into two parts, and two bacteria splitting would result in four bacteria.