Inherited Traits & Mutations Review

What are the building blocks of proteins?

• Legos

• Bricks

• Amino Acids

• Sticks

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Any change in a gene is a(n)

• Mutation

• Substitution

• Accident

• Chromosome

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True/False: All mutations can have harmful effects.

• True

• False

Which of the following is an inherited trait?

• Riding a bike

• Blue eyes

• Pink hair

• The ability to read a book

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You get __ chromosomes from mom, and __ chromosomes from dad.

Only enter 1 number.

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A gene contains instructions for assembling

• genes

• chromosomes

• proteins

• legos

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The code for a protein is found in which of the following cell structures?

• in DNA only

• in genes only

• In DNA and genes

• in DNA, genes, and chromosomes

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True/False: Mutations in genes affect observable traits in fruit flies and in squirrels.

• True

• False

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_______ is the protein that causes different fur colors in squirrels.

• melody

• melanin

• melanism

• melanocyte

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True/False: A gain of function mutation results in an inactive protein.

• True

• False

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