Mutations
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Biology, Science
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8th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Mutation
Back
A change in the DNA sequence
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Genetic mutations can be...
Back
beneficial, harmful, or neutral
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The survival of a species depends on its ability to adapt to changes in the environment. Which statement correctly describes a way that mutations increase the likelihood that a species will survive in a changing environment?
Back
Mutations are a source of variation in the species
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following would result in a frameshift mutation? Options: Insertions only, Substitution only, Deletion only, Insertions and Deletions
Back
Insertions and Deletions
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why are insertion and deletion (frameshift) mutations so harmful?
Back
They change all of the codons from the mutation on down the line, which changes the amino acid sequence.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can mutations benefit organisms?
Back
Make an organism more suited to live in its environment.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What mutation has occurred here?
T-G-A-C-C-A
T-G-A-G-C-A
Options: Substitution, Deletion, Insertion, Frameshift
Back
Substitution
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