Mutations

A change in a gene, group of genes or chromosome that results in a change in the proteins

• Replication

• Mutations

• Translation

• Transcription

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 affect offspring.

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

Where do mutations occur?

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

What causes mutations?

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

A mutation can occur if a base pair is ____________, deleted, or substituted for another.

• modified

• added

• transferred

Are all mutations bad?

• Yes
• No

What are the three types of mutation? 

• Insertion, Deletion, Subsitution
• Deletion, Newstion, Subsitution 
• Newstion, Deletion, Insertion 
• Insertion, Newstion, Substitution 

Why is DNA important?

• it is very small and very complicated
• it's in everything
• it serves as the blueprint for traits of all living things
• because we eat it every day for energy

What do hurtful mutations do? 

• Decrease chances of survival 
• Increases changes of survival 
• Decreases likelihood of developing cancer
• Increases likelihood of developing cancer