Genetic Mutations

A chemical or physical agent that causes mutations is called a:

• Mutant

• Carcinogen

• Mutagen

• Extracellular Agent

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An example of a DNA mutagen is:

• Ultraviolet light

• Sugar

• Trans Fat

• Cholesterol

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change in the DNA sequence

• protein

• error

• mutation

• mutagen

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Mutations can benefit humans because they can:

• Cause illness

• Make an organism more suited to live in its environment.

• Make organisms live shorter lives

• Cause organisms to grow extra limbs.

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Mutations can be negative because

• They can cause cancer

• They can cause birth defects

• They can help an organism thrive in its environment.

• They can effect offspring.

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A mutation is defined as:

• A change in the cell's structure

• Anything that changes in an embryo

• Any change in the physical features of a human

• A change in the DNA sequence

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Mutations are a source of _______________. 

• Variation 
• Disease
• Polypeptide 

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Where do mutations occur?

• DNA and RNA
• DNA 
• RNA
• mRNA and tRNA

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What causes mutations?

• Mistakes in replication or environmental substances
• The amino acids
• Passed down by genetics
• It's how your born

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DNA is often considered the "______________" of life.

• Blueprint
• Mistake
• Swimming Pool
• Smelly Cheese

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