Understanding Mutation and Evolution

Practice Questions

High School Biology › Understanding Mutation and Evolution

Questions
6
1

What distinguishes mutations from evolution?

2

Which of the following mutations would be least detrimental to the function of a protein?

3

Sickle cell anemia is a blood disorder in which the red blood cells are not shaped correctly and cannot carry oxygen as well as regular blood cells.

Sickle cell anemia is known to be caused by a single base mutation. What type of mutation is sickle cell anemia most probably caused by?

4

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

5

Which of the following is most likely to drive evolution?

6

Which is incorrect regarding mutations?

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