Mutations Review

Any change in the sequence of DNA is...

• transgenic shift

• Single Genotype

• Monohybrid Trait

• Mutation

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How do mutations contribute to genetic diversity?

• By ensuring all offspring are clones

• By preventing any changes in DNA

• By introducing new genetic variations

• By repairing all DNA damages

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Mutations cause changes in _____.

• elements

• essential nutrients

• proteins

• fats

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Some mutations cause no apparent change to an organism.

• True

• False

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What is a mutation?

• A type of candy

• A change in a DNA sequence

• A new type of animal

• A dance move

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Why is it important to study mutations?

• To make better tasting candy

• To understand and treat genetic diseases

• To learn how to change into animals

• To become better at video games

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Some mutations are beneficial for the organism.

• True

• False

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What mutation occurred?

• deletion

• insertion

• silent

• transversion

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DNA molecule segment is : TTACGCAAG
The mutated DNA segment is TTCGCAAG. This is an example of ___ mutation.

• Substitution

• Deletion

• Insertion

• Inversion

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An environment becomes colder. Some of the rabbits which live there have a mutation that causes their fur to be longer and thicker allowing them to stay warmer. This is an example of a

• positive mutation

• negative mutation

• neutral mutation

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