Question 1

A gene mutation that results in the coding change for one amino acid in a protein sequence is known as a ________ mutation.

Accepted Answer

A) missense 
B) nonsense 
C) insertion frameshift 
D) deletion frameshift 
E) silent 
A) missense 
B) nonsense 
C) insertion frameshift 
D) deletion frameshift 
E) silent

Question 2

The use of prenatal DNA testing followed by an attempt to alter a specific gene to prevent an inherited disease would be classified as

Accepted Answer

A) genetic engineering. 
B) bioinformatics. 
C) gene therapy. 
D) pharmacogenomics. 
E) pharmacogenetics. 
A) genetic engineering. 
B) bioinformatics. 
C) gene therapy. 
D) pharmacogenomics. 
E) pharmacogenetics.

Question 3

An alteration of an individual's genetic makeup with the goal of providing a cure is called

Accepted Answer

A) biotechnology. 
B) bioinformatics. 
C) gene therapy. 
D) genetic engineering. 
E) pharmacogenetics. 
A) biotechnology. 
B) bioinformatics. 
C) gene therapy. 
D) genetic engineering. 
E) pharmacogenetics.

Question 4

A clone is a(an)

Accepted Answer

A) complex of DNA and histones formed in a cell nucleus before cell division. 
B) segment of DNA that directs synthesis of a specific peptide or protein. 
C) list of locations of markers that relate to inheritable traits. 
D) set of identical copies of DNA segments from a single ancestor. 
E) ordered list of the nucleotides in a segment of DNA. 
A) complex of DNA and histones formed in a cell nucleus before cell division. 
B) segment of DNA that directs synthesis of a specific peptide or protein. 
C) list of locations of markers that relate to inheritable traits. 
D) set of identical copies of DNA segments from a single ancestor. 
E) ordered list of the nucleotides in a segment of DNA.

Question 5

A term that encompasses the application of biological and biochemical research to improve the health of humans or other living organisms is

Accepted Answer

A) bioinformatics. 
B) functional genomics. 
C) biotechnology. 
D) proteomics. 
E) toxicogenomics. 
A) bioinformatics. 
B) functional genomics. 
C) biotechnology. 
D) proteomics. 
E) toxicogenomics.

Question 6

There are noncoding sequences that are considered to be

Accepted Answer

A) "junk" DNA. 
B) regulatory regions that determine when a gene is turned on. 
C) necessary for proper folding of the DNA. 
D) all of these 
E) none of these 
A) "junk" DNA. 
B) regulatory regions that determine when a gene is turned on. 
C) necessary for proper folding of the DNA. 
D) all of these 
E) none of these

Question 7

The constriction that appears in duplicated chromosomes during cell division is called a(an)

Accepted Answer

A) centromere. 
B) telomere. 
C) chromatid. 
D) chironomid. 
E) splitter. 
A) centromere. 
B) telomere. 
C) chromatid. 
D) chironomid. 
E) splitter.

Question 8

Which of the following is not a non-coding portion of a DNA molecule?

Accepted Answer

A) telomere 
B) centromere 
C) exon 
D) intron 
E) promoter sequence 
A) telomere 
B) centromere 
C) exon 
D) intron 
E) promoter sequence

Question 9

Recombinant DNA is the process of

Accepted Answer

A) inserting a gene from one species into the DNA sequence of another. 
B) commingling the DNA strands of two different chromosomes. 
C) combining one chromosome from one species with a chromosome from another species. 
D) realigning gene sequences to form a new gene. 
E) cross breeding two closely related species to produce a hybrid. 
A) inserting a gene from one species into the DNA sequence of another. 
B) commingling the DNA strands of two different chromosomes. 
C) combining one chromosome from one species with a chromosome from another species. 
D) realigning gene sequences to form a new gene. 
E) cross breeding two closely related species to produce a hybrid.

Question 10

One type of hereditary mutation that results in a defect in the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase is called

Accepted Answer

A) albinism. 
B) Tay-Sachs disease. 
C) phenylketonuria. 
D) muscular dystrophy. 
E) prions disease. 
A) albinism. 
B) Tay-Sachs disease. 
C) phenylketonuria. 
D) muscular dystrophy. 
E) prions disease.

A gene mutation that results in the coding change for one amino acid in a protein sequence is known as a ________ mutation.

The use of prenatal DNA testing followed by an attempt to alter a specific gene to prevent an inherited disease would be classified as

An alteration of an individual's genetic makeup with the goal of providing a cure is called

A clone is a(an)

A term that encompasses the application of biological and biochemical research to improve the health of humans or other living organisms is

There are noncoding sequences that are considered to be

The constriction that appears in duplicated chromosomes during cell division is called a(an)

Which of the following is not a non-coding portion of a DNA molecule?

Recombinant DNA is the process of

One type of hereditary mutation that results in a defect in the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase is called

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Exam 27: Genomics

A gene mutation that results in the coding change for one amino acid in a protein sequence is known as a ________ mutation.

The use of prenatal DNA testing followed by an attempt to alter a specific gene to prevent an inherited disease would be classified as

An alteration of an individual's genetic makeup with the goal of providing a cure is called

A clone is a(an)

A term that encompasses the application of biological and biochemical research to improve the health of humans or other living organisms is

There are noncoding sequences that are considered to be

The constriction that appears in duplicated chromosomes during cell division is called a(an)

Which of the following is not a non-coding portion of a DNA molecule?

Recombinant DNA is the process of

One type of hereditary mutation that results in a defect in the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase is called

Matter and Measurements

Atoms and the Periodic Table

Ionic Compounds

Molecular Compounds

Classification and Balancing of Chemical Reactions

Chemical Reactions: Mole and Mass Relationships

Chemical Reactions: Energy, rates, and Equilibrium

Gases, liquids, and Solids

Solutions

Acids and Bases

Nuclear Chemistry

Introduction to Organic Chemistry: Alkanes

Alkenes, alkynes, and Aromatic Compounds

Some Compounds With Oxygen, sulfur, or a Halogen

Aldehydes and Ketones

Amines

Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives

Amino Acids and Proteins

Enzymes and Vitamins

Carbohydrates

The Generation of Biochemical Energy

Carbohydrate Metabolism

Lipids

Lipid Metabolism

Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism

Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis

Chemical Messengers: Hormones, neurotransmitters, and Drugs

Body Fluids

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