Amplify T&R Chapters 1 & 2

What is a mutation?

• a gene

• a trait

• a change in a gene

• a change in a protein

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Which statement describes what function means?

• the way something is shaped or constructed

• how something works

• an instruction for a protein molecule

• a characteristic of an individual organism

What type of gene only makes 1 protein?

• heterozygous

• homozygous

• mutated

• amino acid

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How many proteins are made by a heterozygous gene?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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Which is NOT a feature of a spider listed in the simulation?

• venom

• body color

• teeth

• bristle

What ability is affected by the ACTN3 protein?

• running

• swimming

• walking

• climbing

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Which is NOT a body color trait from the simulation?

• colorless

• red

• yellow

• brown

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What could happen if there was a gene mutation?

• a new trait could happen

• a random change to a gene

• a new protein is made

• all options are correct

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_______ in the structure of protein molecules affect how they connect to other protein molecules.

• Functions

• Copies

• Differences

• Molecules

An organism has _____ copies of a gene for each feature.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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