Genetics: Mutations and Variation Quiz

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10th Grade
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Yaira Abdool
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a mutation?
A change in the DNA sequence of a gene.
A type of animal.
A type of food.
A type of weather.
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term "variation" mean in genetics?
Differences in traits between individuals of the same species.
A type of plant.
A kind of weather pattern.
A type of rock.
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
NGSS.HS-LS4-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an allele?
Different versions of the same gene.
A type of cell.
A kind of animal.
A type of food.
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NGSS.HS-LS3-1
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can mutations cause variation among individuals?
By creating new versions of genes that influence traits.
By making everyone look the same.
By stopping all changes in DNA.
By removing all genes from DNA.
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
NGSS.HS-LS4-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If a variation gives an advantage, what can happen to it?
It can be passed on to the next generation through natural selection.
It disappears immediately.
It turns into a different species.
It causes the organism to stop growing.
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NGSS.HS-LS4-2
NGSS.HS-LS4-4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a change in the genetic material of an organism called?
Mutation
Adaptation
Evolution
Selection
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NGSS.HS-LS3-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following can be a mutagen?
Radiation
Water
Oxygen
Sugar
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NGSS.HS-LS3-2
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