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5. Which two genetic disorders are caused by mutations that are mentioned in the lesson?

Mo4-L3: Lesson Review Quiz (Multiple Choice)

Direction: On the line before each statement, write the letter of the correct answer.

1. A change in the nucleotide sequence of a gene is a
A. mutation.
B. replication.
C. translation.

2. Transcription is the process of making
A. mRNA from DNA.
B. DNA without the use of nitrogen bases.
C. chemicals that link chains of amino acids.

Mo4-L3: Lesson Review Quiz (Matching)

Direction: On the line before each definition, write the letter of the term that matches it correctly. Each
term is used only once.

3. nucleic acid that carries the code for making proteins from the nucleus A. DNA
to the cytoplasm
B. genetic disorder
4. nucleic acid that contains an organism’s genetic material C. nucleotide
D. replication
5. process of making a protein from RNA
E. RNA
6. molecule made of a nitrogen base, a sugar, and a phosphate group
F. translation
7. condition that results from a defect or mutation in an individual’s genes

8. copying a DNA molecule

Direction: Respond to each statement on the lines provided.

9. Write one example of a type of mutation.

10. Differentiate between the three types of RNA and explain the role of each in making proteins.

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