Genetics: Mutations and Variation Quiz

Genetics: Mutations and Variation Quiz

10th Grade

20 Qs

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Genetics: Mutations and Variation Quiz

Genetics: Mutations and Variation Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

Science

10th Grade

Easy

NGSS
HS-LS3-2, HS-LS4-2, HS-LS3-1

+2

Standards-aligned

Created by

Yaira Abdool

Used 1+ times

FREE Resource

20 questions

Show all answers

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.

Tags

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.

Tags

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

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following can be a mutagen?

Radiation

Water

Oxygen

Sugar

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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