Mutations and adaptations

Are all mutations bad?

• Yes
• No

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Any change in the sequence of DNA is...

• transgenic shift
• Single Genotype
• Monohybrid Trait
• Mutation

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Mutations are__________

• Harmful
• Harmful or beneficial
• Neutral
• Harmful, neutral, or beneficial

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Which of the following can increase the rate of mutation?

• UV Radiation
• Viruses
• toxic chemicals 
• All of the above

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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

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Which of the following is an example of a hurtful mutation? 

• Developing cancer
• Makes the organism faster
• Makes the organism a predator 
• Develops sharp claws

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Box Turtles have yellowish markings on their green shells.  The colors and patterns help the turtles blend in on the ground in a forest.  This adaptation is an example of

• Hibernation
• Migration
• Behavior
• Camouflage

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___________ is a feature that helps a living thing survive and reproduce in the place where it lives.

• hibernate

• migrate

• camouflage

• adaptation

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Migrating to avoid harsh winters.

• Structural/Physical Adaptation
• Behavioral Adaptation

Bees dance to tell each other where to find food.

• Structural/Physical Adaptation
• Behavioral Adaptation

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