Genetic Mutations

A change in the nucleotide sequence of a gene is a(n)....

• mutation

• RNA

• phenotype

• amino acid

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

Mutations can be triggered by...

• X-rays

• UV lights

• radioactive materials

• all options are correct

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Because mutations can change proteins, they can change __________.

• traits

• ribosomes

• translation

• translation

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What kind of effect can mutations have on organisms?

• harmful or beneficial

• beneficial or neutral

• harmful, beneficial, or neutral

• no effect

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

Segments of DNA that are not parts of genes are often called ___________ DNA.

• useless

• junk

• important

• crazy

Mutation - Lactose Tolerance: allows adults to digest lactose and milk

• harmful

• beneficial

• neutral

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-3

NGSS.HS-LS4-4

Mutation - Peppered Moth: Normally white with dark spots, then mutated (dark) version and now blends into their dark environment

• beneficial

• harmful

• neutral

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-3

NGSS.HS-LS4-4

Mutation - Blood Types

• harmful

• beneficial

• neutral

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

Mutation - Unattached & Attached Earlobes

• harmful

• beneficial

• neutral

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Mutation - Cystic Fibrosis: Body produces thick, sticky mucus that clogs lungs (life threatening)

• harmful

• beneficial

• neutral

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2