1. a mutation:

a. results in a change in dna sequence
b. can result in abnormal encoding of protein sequences
c. is always detrimental
d. a and b
e. all of the above

2. during the process of transcription:
a. dna is turned into protein
b. mrna is turned into protein
c. dna is turned into mrna

3. the building blocks of proteins are:
a. amino acids
b. nucleic acids
c. polysaccharides
d. fatty acids

4. mutations:
a. occur roughly 1 in 100 nucleotides
b. occur roughly 1 in 1,000 nucleotides
c. occur roughly 1 in 10,000 nucleotides
d. never occur e. none of the above

5. in a protein:
a. a single nucleotide change can alter the encoded protein and cause disease
b. 2 or more amino acids are linked together
c. mutations always alter the encoded protein structure and function
d. a and b e. all of the above

6. silent mutations:
a. are a type of point mutation
b. code for the same amino acid as intended by the original sequence
c. always affect protein structure and function
d. a and b
e. all of the above