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Genetic Mutations

Genetic Mutations

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Presentation

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Science

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7th Grade

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Practice Problem

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NGSS
MS-LS3-1, MS-LS4-4, HS-LS3-2

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Standards-aligned

Created by

Jeanette Rodriguez

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Multiple Choice

Mutations can happen as a result of exposure  to _________.

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sunlight

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radioactive chemicals

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certain viruses

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all of the above

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Mutations can happen as a result of exposure  to _________.

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sunlight

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radioactive chemicals

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certain viruses

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all of the above

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Multiple Choice

Does your body repair all mutations?

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Yes

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No

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Multiple Choice

Changing one letter in the genetic code  can cause a mutation.

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True

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False

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Multiple Choice

Mutations can occur in DNA _________.

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only before a baby is born

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anytime during an organisms life

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only when an organism is exposed to something  bad

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only when the pregnant mother does something to  cause them

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Multiple Choice

All mutations are bad.

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True

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False

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Multiple Choice

Animals reproducing on their own in the wild in response  to changes to their environment is considered  ___________ selection.

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Natural

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Artificial

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Multiple Choice

Natural selection happens very fast, often in one  generation.

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True

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False

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Multiple Choice

Natural selection causes changes to traits in populations  in response to changes in the ____________.

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animal's DNA

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environment

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mutations

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father's DNA only

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Multiple Choice

Is the body capable of correcting mutations on  its own?

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yes

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No

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