Mutations

Which of the following best describes a mutation?

• A temporary change in DNA

• A permanent change in DNA

• No change in DNA

• The instructions for life

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Which type of mutation makes LESS LIKELY for an organism to survive or reproduce?

• Helpful

• Harmful

• Neutral

• None of these

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

Which of the following is NOT example of a neutral mutation?

• Changing eye color

• Camoflauge

• Discolored fur

• Red hair

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Sickle cell anemia is a __________________ mutation.

• Helpful

• Harmful

• Neutral

• None of these

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Which type of mutation makes it EASIER for an organism to survive or reproduce?

• Helpful

• Harmful

• Neutral

• None of these

Red hair is a __________________ mutation.

• Helpful

• Harmful

• Neutral

• None of these

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Which type of mutation does not affect an organism's ability to survive and reproduce?

• Helpful

• Harmful

• Neutral

• None of these

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Bitter almond seeds are a __________________ mutation.

• Helpful

• Harmful

• Neutral

• None of these

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

A ______________ mutation occurs when a base pair is removed when DNA replicates.

• Addition

• Reduction

• Substitution

• All of these

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Cystic Fibrosis is a __________________ mutation.

• Helpful

• Harmful

• Neutral

• None of these

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2