DNA

Question 1

mutation

Answer 1

error in the nitrogenous base sequence

Question 2

point mutation

Answer 2

replacement of one base in the template strand of DNA with another

Question 3

Spontaneous mutations

Answer 3

random errors in replication

Question 4

Mutagens

Answer 4

Viruses, chemicals, and radiation serve as mutagens, which also cause mutations

Question 5

Silent mutations

Answer 5

mutations that do not affect the functioning of an organism

Question 6

Genomics

Answer 6

The study of whole sets of genes and their functions

Question 7

Genetics

Answer 7

Genetics’ is the study of individuals, and of the effects of specific DNA crosses

Question 8

Genomics

Answer 8

the study of the genetics of whole populations or even species

Question 9

genetic map

Answer 9

a physical representation of landmarks in a genome and where they are with respect to one
another.

Question 10

Polymorphisms

Answer 10

variations in DNA common in a given population

Question 11

Coenzyme

Answer 11

donates electrons or functional groups for the catalyzed reaction

Question 12

Cofactors

Answer 12

Required for correct shape