Mutations and Genetic Engineering

A random change in the DNA sequence during replication is called a

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Mutations in DNA will affect

• The Protein being made

• The Sugar being made

• The Lipid being made

• The Salt being made

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Mutagenic Agents (Mutagens)

• Substances that have no impact on genetic mutations.

• Substances that can cure genetic mutations.

• Substances that can cause genetic mutations.

• Substances that prevent genetic mutations.

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Examples of Mutagens

• X-Rays

• Ultraviolet Rays

• Proper Nutrition

• Oxygen

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Good Mutations lead to

• No changes to be made in organisms

• Exact copies in a species

• Variations in a species

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In order for a mutation to be passed on to future generations the mutation must be in the parents

• Liver Cell

• Gametes

• Skin Cell

• Muscle Cell

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Match the following type of mutation with its definition

• Add DNA Bases

• Chromosomal

• Add or Remove entire sections of DNA

• Deletion

• Switch DNA Bases

• Substitution

• Remove DNA Bases

• Insertion

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Identify the type of Mutation in the diagram

a

b

c

Insertion

Deletion

Subsitution

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Identify the technique used to determine if a person has a Chromosomal Disorder

• Gel Electrophoresis

• Chromatography

• Staining

• Karyotyping

Choosing Organisms with desired traits to mate is called

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