Mutations, Gene Expression & Protein Synthesis

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

• Insertion
• Substitution
• Inversion
• Deletion

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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

What is the name given to part of a DNA molecule that codes for a protein?

• Glucose
• Chromosome
• Gene
• Phosphate

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

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 be useful in a changing environment

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-4

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

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

• Substitution
• Deletion
• Insertion
• Inversion

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What are the building blocks of proteins called?

• DNA
• RNA
• Ribosomes
• Amino Acids

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

What type of mutation has occurred here?

T-G-A-C-C-A

T-G-A-G-C-A

• Substitution

• Deletion

• Insertion

• Frameshift

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Any change in the sequence of DNA is...

• transgenic shift
• Single Genotype
• Monohybrid Trait
• Mutation

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2