DNA and Mutations

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What organelle is DNA usually found in?

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Nucleus

Front

What are the four nitrogen bases in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, and Guanine

Front

What type of mutation is represented by the change from TTACGCAAG to TTCGCAAG?

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Deletion

Front

What is a positive mutation?

Back

A mutation that provides an advantage to the organism.

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What is a negative mutation?

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A mutation that is harmful to the organism.

Front

What is a neutral mutation?

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A mutation that has no significant effect on the organism.

Front

What base pairs with Adenine in DNA?

Back

Thymine

Front

What base pairs with Cytosine in DNA?

Back

Guanine

Front

What is the complementary DNA sequence for ATG TGA CAG?

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TAC ACT GTC

Front

What is the role of DNA in cells?

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DNA contains the genetic instructions for the development and function of living things.