Genes and Mutations

Heredity is the passing of traits from _____________________ to _____________________

• predators to prey
• water to rain
• parents to offspring
• fungi to protists

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

When one base replaces another, this is a common type of mutation called what?

• Insertion

• Mismatch (Substitution)

• Inversion

• Deletion

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

When an extra base has been added  to the sequence of bases, this is what type of mutation?

• Substitution
• Deletion
• Inversion
• Insertion

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Are all mutations harmful?

• Yes, they are caused by toxic chemicals and radiation

• No, all mutations are beneficial

• Yes, mutations cause fatal diseases

• No, some can rarely be useful

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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

• Substitution
• Insertion
• Inversion
• Translocation

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

What are the building blocks of proteins called?

• DNA
• RNA
• Ribosomes
• Amino Acids

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

What is the first step in protein synthesis? 
DNA -> mRNA

• transcription
• translation
• replication
• mutation

Identify the INSERTION mutation from the following DNA sequence: 
ATG CCA AAT

• ATG TCA AAT
• ATG CCT AAA T
• ATC CA  AT
• ATG CCA AAT

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Identify the DELETION mutation from the following DNA sequence: 
ATG CCA AAT

• ATG TCA AAT
• ATG CCT AAA T
• ATC CA  AT
• ATG CCA AAT

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

If you are a boy, what percent of your genes did you get from your dad?

• 25%
• 50%
• 75%
• 100%

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1