Changes in Genes Review

What is an example of a beneficial mutation?

• Fur color that allows the animal to blend into their environment

• Fur color that makes an animal stand out in their environment

• Weakened leg muscles that makes an animal run slower

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These insects are usually green but they inherited a generic mutation from their parents. What type of mutation is this?

• Harmful because now they are easy for predators to spot.

• Beneficial because now they are beautiful.

• Neutral because being pink does not help or harm them.

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What can cause genetic mutations?

• Environmental factors (infection, exposure to radiation, etc.)

• A random error in DNA when being created

• Both random errors in DNA and environmental factors

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What is selective breeding?

• When organisms with desired traits are selected and bred with each other so that they will pass on those traits to their offspring

• Taking genes from one organism and putting them into a different one

If you wanted a large dog, what two breeds would you mix together? (You have to click both)

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What is a positive about growing GMO strawberries?

• The berries don't get eaten by insects

• The berries grow more rapidly

• The berries produce for several months

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What is a positive about growing Non-GMO strawberries?

• The berries produce steadily for several months

• The leaves and flowers do not get eaten by insects

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How did domesticated dogs come from wolves?

• Scientists killed the aggressive wolves and bred the nice ones.

• Scientists fed the wolves a special food that made them nice.

• Scientists trained the wolves to be nice.

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True or False: Genetic mutations can be passed down to offspring.

• True

• False

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What is an example of a harmful mutation?

• Camouflage

• Enhanced Hearing

• Cancer

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