2.1.3 SNP Pre-Lab

The "A" nucleotide in DNA is named ________. (Spelling counts!)

The "C" nucleotide in DNA is named ________. (Spelling counts!)

The "T" nucleotide in DNA is named ________. (Spelling counts!)

The "G" nucleotide in DNA is named ________. (Spelling counts!)

When one nucleotide in a DNA sequence is replaced with a different nucleotide, it is called a _______ mutaiton.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What % of a population must have a single DNA alteration before it is considered a SNP?

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

Which of the following occurrences could potentially become a SNP? (Choose all that apply.)

• single base substitution

• single base deletion

• single base insertion

• single base duplication

• multi-base substitution

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

If a SNP is found in non-coding regions of DNA, it can still impact gene expression.

• true

• false

A mutation is defined as:

• A change in the cell's structure

• Anything that changes in an embryo

• Any change in the physical features of a human

• A change in the DNA sequence

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What causes mutations?

• Mistakes in replication or environmental substances
• The amino acids
• Passed down by genetics
• It's how your born

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2