Mutations (Genetics)
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Biology
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the possible effects of genetic mutations?
Back
Genetic mutations can be beneficial, harmful, or neutral.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a frameshift mutation?
Back
A frameshift mutation occurs when a portion of the DNA is shifted in one direction due to a deletion or insertion.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In nitrogen base pairs, which base pairs with Adenine (A)?
Back
Thymine (T) pairs with Adenine (A).
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a mutation?
Back
A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of mutation is represented by the change from TTACGCAAG to TTCGCAAG?
Back
This is an example of a deletion mutation.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a beneficial mutation?
Back
A beneficial mutation is a change in the DNA that enhances the survival or reproductive success of an organism.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a harmful mutation?
Back
A harmful mutation is a change in the DNA that negatively affects the organism's survival or reproductive success.
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