PT 1 OF 15 QUIZ POINTS NEED DONE ASAP 1. When can an acquired mutation be passed from parent to offspring?
A. only if the mutation occurs in the sex cells
B. only if the mutation occurs in the y-chromosome
C. only if the parent has an acquired mutation in the autosomal chromosome
D. only if neither of the parents has the mutation in the sex cells
2. Another kind of mutation is genetic, and it is caused by small changes in an organism’s DNA. A change in a base pair is a mutation. This can cause the wrong protein to be made during protein synthesis. Which of the following are causes of mutations? Choose the THREE that apply.
A. DNA sequence
B. deletion
C. addition
D. sex-linked
E. substitution
F. expression
3.Mia and her best friend Claudia are comparing eye colors. Mia has blue eyes, and Claudia has brown eyes. What is a difference in eye color among the same species called?
A. chromosomes
B. traits
C. variation
D. mutation
4.Darren is a world-class runner, and he recently learned that he has a mutation in the gene controlling his fast-twitch muscles. This helps explain his high level of ability. This is an example of what kind of mutation?
A. harmful
B. helpful
C. neutral
D. environmental
5. Sarah received 23 chromosomes from her mother and 23 chromosomes from her father. The combination of genes on these chromosomes code for proteins that express her traits. Study the diagram below. The chromosomes in the image are called? (picture attached)
A. autosomal chromosomes
B. sex chromosomes
C. mutant chromosomes
D. paired chromosomes
6. Sarah received 23 chromosomes from her mother and 23 chromosomes from her father. The combination of genes on these chromosomes code for proteins that express her traits. Study the diagram below. The chances of an offspring of this pairing being born male or female are? (picture attached)
A. 1:1
B. 2:1
C. 3:!
D. 4:1