CH 7 TEST

Question 0

(True or False) A gene mutation causes a change in the number of chromosomes that an organism has.

Answer 0

False. chromosomal change. Gene mutation changes protiens

Question 1

Shorter human lifespans, diseases, and genetic disorders are examples of

a. evolution
b. degeneration
c. delegation
d. progressive selection

Answer 1

b. degeneration

Question 2

A mutation in a sweat-producing cell that causes the cell to not be able to produce sweat is an example of a __________ mutation.

a. somatic
b. germ
c. stem cell
d. carrier

Answer 2

a. Somatic (not passed to offspring)

Question 3

Which of these conditions is the result of a chromosomal change?

a. albinism
b. seedless watermelons
c. hemophilia
d. Tay-Sachs disease

Answer 3

b. Seedless watermelons

Question 4

What genetic disease is infamous for affecting European royalty?

Answer 4

Hemophilia

Question 5

What type of mutation can affect an organism’s offspring?

a. lethal mutation
b. germ mutation
c. somatic mutation
d. pancreatic mutation

Answer 5

B. Germ mutation

Question 6

A complete set of an organism’s genes is a(n) _________.

Answer 6

Ploidy