Genetic Mutations

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What is a gene?

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A section of DNA that codes for a trait.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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What is a genetic mutation?

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Any change in the DNA base pairs.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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What occurs during a deletion mutation?

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A base pair is missing from the DNA strand.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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Which base pair does guanine always pair with?

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Cytosine.

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What occurs during an insertion/addition mutation?

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A base pair is added to the DNA strand.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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What is DNA?

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Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information.

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What are base pairs?

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Pairs of nucleotides that form the building blocks of DNA.

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What is the role of mutations in evolution?

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Mutations can introduce new traits that may be beneficial for survival.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

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What is a point mutation?

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A change in a single base pair in the DNA sequence.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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What is a frameshift mutation?

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A mutation that shifts the reading frame of the genetic message.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2