Gene Mutations

Where in the cell is DNA found?

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

• Chloroplast

• Cell Membrane

The drawing shows the structure of what molecule?

• A DNA molecule
• A lipid molecule
• A carbohydrate molecule
• A protein molecule

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What are sections of DNA called?

• DNA

• Genes

• Chromosomes

• Nucleus

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Which term refers to physical characteristics that are studied in genetics?

• offspring

• traits

• generations

• hybrids

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________ are changes in genetic material. 

• Genes
• Mutations
• Variations
• Biology

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Differences in traits are called _________ and explain why siblings don't look exactly alike.

• mutations
• variations
• traits
• evolution

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What is a gene?

• A segment of RNA that encodes for a protein

• Your genome

• A chromosome

• A segment of DNA that encodes for a protein

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Which of the following images is a INSERTION?

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Which of the following images is a DELETION?

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Which of the following images is a SUBSTITUTION?

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