Mutations (7th Grade)

Which of the following is correct?

• Genes are found on chromosomes. Genes make proteins.

• Chromosomes are found on proteins. Chromosomes make genes.

• Proteins are found on genes. Proteins make chromosomes.

• Genes are found on proteins. Genes make chromosomes.

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Mutations can be caused by things in the environment except for...

• radiation

• clouds

• chemicals

• viruses

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In order for a mutation to be passed on from parent to offspring, the mutation must occur in...

• body (somatic) cells

• reproductive (germ) cells

• brain (smart) cells

• any cell of the body

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Substances like radiation and other certain chemicals are known as mutagens because...

• they cause cancer
• they cause mutations in the sequence of DNA
• they generate muteness
• they damage proteins, which then changes the sequence of DNA

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Are all mutations bad?

• Yes
• No

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If a mutation occurs in an expressed gene, it will most directly affect the structure of a cell's

• ATP
• proteins
• energy source
• membrane

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Mutations can cause cancer? true or (false)

• true

• false

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Gene mutations may lead to evolution.

• True

• False

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Chromosomal are less harmful gene mutations.

• True

• False

Which of the following best describes a DNA molecule?

• double helix
• contains ribose
• made of amino acids
• contains Uracil

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