7.4.3 Genetic Mutations

Which of the following would be a HELPFUL mutation for a plant?

• A mutation that allowed a tree to become more flexible in a really windy area.

• A mutation that allowed a tree to become harder, but more brittle in a windy area.

• A mutation that allowed a tree to need more water.

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What is a mutation?

• A change in the structure of the organisms surroundings.

• A change in the structure of the organisms jeans.

• A change in the structure of a gene in an organism.

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Which mutation will be HARMFUL to the animal?

• A rabbit that has bigger ears.

• A bear that has longer claws.

• A dog that has better scent receptors in their nose.

• A rat that is albino.

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Which mutation will be NEITHER harmful or helpful for the organism?

• A cat with enhanced night vision.

• A dog with different colored eyes.

• A lizard that can smell water.

• A person who has hemophilia.

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How do mutations occur?

• Mutations occur because DNA is misread and causes an error in the copy.

• Mutations occur because toxic chemicals are spilled on you.

• Mutations occur because a creatures environment changes.

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