Mutations & Evolution

Mutations & Evolution

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following explains the relationship between DNA and chromosomes?

• DNA writes the instructions for 46 chromosomes

• DNA is coiled and fit into all 46 chromosomes

• Chromosomes break down to form DNA

• DNA kills chromosomes

Fill in the Blank

There are four bases in DNA: A, C, G, and T. They pair up in a specific order. Which base pairs up with C?

Multiple Choice

From largest to smallest, which is the correct order for the following structures:

• cell, DNA, chromosomes, amino acid, gene

• cell, gene, chromosome, DNA, amino acid

• cell, chromosomes, DNA, gene, amino acid

• cell, amino acid, chromosome, DNA, gene

Fill in the Blank

A codon writes the instructions for ____________

Open Ended

How many amino acids are there? What structure do amino acids produce?

Multiple Choice

True or False: If a protein's shape changes, its function will still stay the same.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or False: two difference codons could potentially create the SAME amino acid.

• True

• False

Multiple Select

Select all that are types of mutations:

• substitution

• division

• deletion

• addition

• all the above

Multiple Select

Mutations happen when:

• exposed to Infinity Stones

• cells are exposed to mutagens

• cells copy themselves before division

• None of the above

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

True or false: If a person develops an illness on their skin, their children might also be born with that same illness.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or False: mutations can be predicted

• True

• False

Fill in the Blank

The mutation that leads to blue eyes is considered to be a __________ (harmful, neutral, beneficial) mutation.

Open Ended

How do mutations lead to genetic variation?

Words to consider using: trait, random, inherit, DNA, beneficial, harmful

Open Ended

In your own words, how can mutation lead to the evolution of a species?