Mutations (Graded)

A mutation is defined as:

• A change in the cell's structure

• Anything that changes in an embryo

• Any change in the physical features of a human

• A change in the DNA sequence

Where do mutations occur?

• DNA and RNA
• DNA 
• RNA
• mRNA and tRNA

What causes mutations?

• Mistakes in replication or environmental substances
• The amino acids
• Passed down by genetics
• It's how your born

Mutations are random.

• True

• False

Mutations are SOMETIMES helpful to the organism.

• true

• false

Genetic mutations can be...

• beneficial, harmful, or neutral

• beneficial only

• harmful only

• neutral only

True or false, mutations create genetic diversity?

• True

• False

What do helpful mutations do? 

• Increases chances of survival 
• Decreases changes of survival 
• Increases chances of developing cancer
• Decreases skills

A rabbit that has short deformed legs and cannot jump or run fast would have a____

• Harmful mutation
• Beneficial mutation
• Neutral mutation
• normal life

A desert animal with extra thick fur/hair would be___

• Harmful
• Neutral
• Beneficial
• Happy