Mutation

Which of the following is not part of a chromosome

• DNA

• gene

• cell

• nitrogen base

A ______ is a section of DNA that codes for a trait.

• gene

• genotype

• phenotype

• gender

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Examples of environmental factors for mutations are

• harmful chemicals

• exposure to x-rays

• radiation

• mistakes during replication

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Mutations are always harmful.

• True

• False

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Each pair of chromosomes contains _______ variants of a gene. One from mom and one from dad.

• two

• three

• four

• five

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

A mutation cannot be inherited.

• True

• False

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What do genes do?

• Give the body chromosomes.

• Control the DNA.

• Control the production of proteins.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

What kind of mutations exist in humans?

• All answers given are correct

• Neutral mutations

• Harmful mutations

• Beneficial mutations

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

Which of the following external factors could result in a mutation?

• A change in temperature

• More precipitation

• New predators in the area

• Exposure to radiation

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

A _____ mutation removes a base from the sequence

• Substitution

• Inversion

• Deletion

• Insertion

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-2