Mutations and Pedigree

This is known as Edwards Syndrome, can you identify the chromosomal mutation?

• Chromosomes 1 and 2 are bent

• There is no Y chromosome

• This persons chromosomes are normal

• There

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Any change in DNA​ is called a

• Mutagen

• Pedigree

• Nondisjunction

• Mutation

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Chemical that can cause a mutation in DNA​ is called

• Mutagen

• Pedigree

• Nondisjunction

• Mutation

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

A chromosome mutation that changes the size of chromosomes and results in multiple copies of a gene​​ is called

• Mutagen

• Duplication

• Nondisjunction

• Mutation

A chromosome mutation that results from chromosomes not separating correctly during anaphase, causing the wrong number of chromosomes in the resulting gametes​ is called

• Mutagen

• Duplication

• Nondisjunction

• Mutation

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

This form is called a

• Mutagen

• Duplication

• Pedigree

• Mutation

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

How many males are color-blind in this family?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What must the genotype of individual II-3 be?

• HH

• Hh

• hh

• None of the above

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What must the genotype of individual III-2 be?

• HH

• Hh

• hh

• None of the above

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What is a pedigree chart used for in genetics?

• To track the inheritance of traits through generations

• To identify mutations in DNA sequences

• To measure the rate of genetic mutations

• To determine the age of fossils

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1