Mutations Lesson

What happens to an organism when it has a harmful mutation?

• the organism will pass the mutation onto its offspring

• the organism woll start to harm other organisms

• the organism will have a harder time surviving or reproducing

• the orgaism will get mildy sick for a short period of time

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Which of these is an example of a beneficial mutation?

• a mutation causes a lizard’s coat to blend into its environment

• a mutation causes a skin sensitivity to light for those who live in desert areas

• a mutation causes color-blindness in an entire generation of offspring

• a mutation causes blood cells to clog in the veins of a single offspring

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What natural mutation was discovered in a grapefruit in 1929 that changed the grapefruit market?

• A farmer found a grapefruit with a mutation that caused a pink and white striping.

• A farmer found a grapefruit with a mutation that caused a sweeter taste and red color.

• A farmer found a grapefruit with a mutation that caused a smaller fruit with a bitter taste.

• A farmer found a grapefruit with a mutation that caused a larger fruit with a paler color.

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What kind of mutations exist?

• neutral mutations

• all of these

• beneficial mutations

• harmful mutations

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What is an example of a beneficial mutation?

• ability to digest milk

• cancer

• hemophilia (condition where blood doesn't clot)

• none of the above

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SELECT ALL THAT APPLY: Mutations can be...

• Harmful

• Beneficial

• Neutral

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TRUE / FALSE: Mutations are often spontaneous--nothing in particular causes them, they just happen.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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Mutations change...

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Organelles

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TRUE / FALSE: Mutations can change the way an organism looks

• TRUE

• FALSE

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Can mutations be passed down to offspring?

• Yes

• No

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