Mutations

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Chromosomes are made of

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DNA

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What is an example of a neutral mutation?

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A change in eye color

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Any change in the sequence of DNA is...

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Mutation

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Are all mutations bad?

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No

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Identify which of the following is a genetic mutation disease: Common head cold, Cystic fibrosis, Heart attack, Chicken pox

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Cystic fibrosis

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What is a mutation?

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A change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in traits.

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What are the two main types of mutations?

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Gene mutations and chromosomal mutations.

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What is a gene mutation?

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A change in the nucleotide sequence of a gene.

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What is a chromosomal mutation?

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A change in the structure or number of chromosomes.

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Can mutations be beneficial?

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Yes, some mutations can provide advantages in survival.