This set of MCQs is about Genetic mutations (permanent changes in one or more specific genes) which can cause diseases. If a person inherits a genetic mutation that causes a certain disease, then he or she will usually get the disease. Sickle cell anemia, cystic fibrosis, and some cases of early-onset Alzheimer's disease are examples of inherited genetic disorders.
What kind of mutation is it?
O: ACG TGG AAC TAC
N: AGT GGA ACT AC
Insertion
Frameshift
Substitution
None of these
What kind of mutation is it?
O: ACG TGG AAC TAC
N: A TGG AAC TAC
Substitution
Insertion
Deletion
Frameshift
What kind of mutation is it?
O: ACG TGG AAC TAC
N: ACGGG TGG AAC TAC
Frameshift
Insertion
Deletion
Substitution
What kind of mutation is it?
O: ACC TTG GAG TGT
N: ACC TTG TTG TGT
Substitution
Deletion
Frameshift
Insertion
What kind of mutation is it?
O: ACC TTG GAG TGT
N: ACC TTG GAG TAAGT
Substitution
Deletion
Frameshift
Insertion
True or False, The pediatrician may agree or disagree with the parent’s hypothesis.
True
False
_____syndrome is the result of mutations to the MITF gene.
MITF
Tietz
GPR143
Amino acids
MITF regulates the expression of GPR143 and other genes associated with melanin production.
True
False