Mutations

Any change in the sequence of DNA is...

• transgenic shift

• Single Genotype

• Monohybrid Trait

• Mutation

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

DNA molecule segment is : TTACGCAAG
The mutated DNA segment is TTACGCAAC. This is an example of ___ mutation.

• Base Substitution

• Base Insertion

• Base Inversion

• Translocation

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Where do mutations occur?

• DNA and RNA

• DNA 

• RNA

• mRNA and tRNA

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

What mutation has occurred here? 
T-G-A-C-C-A
T-G-A-G-C-A

• Substitution

• Deletion

• Insertion

• Frameshift 

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

The diagram shows the process of

• Transcription

• Translation

• Replication

• Mitosis

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

What causes mutations?

• Mistakes in replication or environmental substances

• The amino acids

• Passed down by genetics

• It's how your born

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

Which of the following would result in a frameshift mutation?

• Insertions only

• Substitution only

• Deletion only

• Insertions and Deletions

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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

• ATP

• proteins

• energy source

• membrane

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Why is the order of amino acids so important?

• The order of amino acids dictates what shape the protein will fold into.

• It is not important. The protein folding chamber will force the protein to fold into the correct shape.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

DNA molecule segment is : TTACGCAAG
The mutated DNA segment is TTCGCAAG. This is an example of ___ mutation.

• Substitution

• Deletion

• Insertion

• Inversion

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2