Mutations

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A mutation occurs to a gene in a body cell that results in tumors growing along a person's nerves or under the skin. They increase the chances of the person having learning disabilities. Analyze the impact of this mutation on the organism.

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The mutation is harmful.

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What is the relationship between proteins and DNA?

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DNA contains the codes for proteins.

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Model the structure of a DNA molecule: a snowflake, a ladder, a three-dimensional cube, a branching tree

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a ladder

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The code for a protein is found in which of the following cell structures?

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In DNA, genes, and chromosome

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The model below shows the flow of genetic information in organisms. DNA → Amino Acids → Proteins → Traits A gene mutation would directly affect what component of the model?

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DNA

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Impact of mutation on California king snake resembling western coral snake?

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The mutation is most likely beneficial.

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Students develop a model of DNA for their class project. Identify which rule they should follow in building their model.

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Adenine pairs with thymine, and guanine pairs with cytosine.

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Why is changing the genes of a tomato plant to produce a protein that is a natural pesticide classified as a positive mutation?

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The plant will be resistant to insects, increasing its chances of survival.