TEST 13 Flashcards
Which of the following is NOT a type of DNA damage?
a) Oxidative damage
b) Single-strand breaks
c) Double-strand breaks
d) DNA replication
DNA replication
Which type of DNA repair mechanism is responsible for correcting UV-induced thymine dimers?
a) Base excision repair (BER)
b) Nucleotide excision repair (NER)
c) Mismatch repair (MMR)
d) Homologous recombination (HR)
Nucleotide excision repair (NER)
The process of repairing a DNA double-strand break by using an undamaged identical DNA sequence as a template is called:
a) Non-homologous end joining (NHEJ)
b) Homologous recombination (HR)
c) Base excision repair (BER)
d) Mismatch repair (MMR)
Homologous recombination (HR)
Trichothiodystrophy (TTD) is a DNA repair disorder caused by mutations in genes involved in:
a) Nucleotide excision repair (NER)
b) Mismatch repair (MMR)
c) Base excision repair (BER)
d) Non-homologous end joining (NHEJ)
Nucleotide excision repair (NER)
Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) is an inherited disorder characterized by extreme sensitivity to:
a) Ionizing radiation
b) Ultraviolet (UV) radiation
c) Chemical mutagens
d) DNA replication errors
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation
DNA repair mechanisms play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of the _____________.
Genome
Point mutations involve changes in _________ nucleotide(s) in the DNA sequence.
Single
Frameshift mutations occur due to the insertion or deletion of nucleotides in multiples other than ________.
Three
Inherited colon cancer can be caused by mutations in the ________ gene.
APC (Adenomatous Polyposis Coli)
Trichothiodystrophy (TTD) is characterized by brittle ________ and intellectual disabilities.
Hair
Mutations can occur spontaneously or be induced by external factors. True or False?
True
Point mutations can lead to a change in a single amino acid in a protein sequence. True or False?
True
Deletion mutations always result in a frameshift. True or False?
False
Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) is caused by defects in DNA repair mechanisms. True or False?
True
Mutations in the ATM gene lead to Ataxia Telangiectasia (AT), a disorder characterized by neurodegeneration and cancer susceptibility. True or False?
True
What type of mutation involves the substitution of one nucleotide for another in a DNA sequence?
Point mutation
Which type of mutation involves the insertion or deletion of nucleotides, shifting the reading frame?
Frameshift mutation
The insertion of additional nucleotides into a DNA sequence is an example of which type of mutation?
Insertion
The removal of nucleotides from a DNA sequence is an example of which type of mutation?
Deletion
Give an example of a point mutation that causes a change in the amino acid sequence of a protein.
One example is the substitution of adenine (A) with cytosine (C) in the DNA sequence, resulting in the replacement of the amino acid valine with glutamine in the protein, causing sickle cell anemia.
Genomics is the study of:
a) Individual genes
b) DNA sequencing methods
c) The entire set of genes in an organism
d) Protein interactions
The entire set of genes in an organism
Which technique allows the amplification of specific DNA sequences and is commonly used in genetic engineering?
a) DNA sequencing
b) Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
c) DNA microarray
d) Gel electrophoresis
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
DNA cloning involves:
a) Determining the sequence of DNA bases
b) Cutting and pasting DNA fragments into vectors
c) Studying the expression of genes
d) Analyzing protein interactions
Cutting and pasting DNA fragments into vectors
DNA sequencing determines the:
a) Number of chromosomes in a cell
b) Order of nucleotides in a DNA molecule
c) Presence of mutations in genes
d) Expression level of genes
Order of nucleotides in a DNA molecule