DNA and Mutations

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What is a codon?

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A strand of three bases that get read on the DNA strand.

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Can a mutation be helpful for survival?

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Yes, if a mutation helps a creature survive in its environment, it can be passed on to future generations.

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What type of mutation is represented by the change from GAC to CAC?

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Substitution.

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What is the complementary strand of DNA for AGCTAGC?

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TCGATCG.

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What are the possible effects of a mutation?

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A mutation can be harmful, helpful, or neutral.

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What is DNA?

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Deoxyribonucleic Acid: the blueprint and directions for building an organism.

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What are the four bases of DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Guanine, Cytosine.

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What is a mutation?

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A change in the DNA sequence that can affect how genes function.

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What is the process of evolution?

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The process by which species change over time, often through mutations that provide survival advantages.

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What is a gene?

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A segment of DNA that codes for a specific trait.