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Genetic Traits, Inheritance, and Mutations

Authored by Marketa Poole

Biology

8th Grade

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Genetic Traits, Inheritance, and Mutations
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Mutations to genes

create a temporary change in the DNA sequence

does not make much difference to DNA structure

are a structural change to a gene’s DNA sequence

are always harmful

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Changes to genes may result in

A harmful effect

A beneficial effect

A neutral effect

All of the above

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Genes are located

in chromosomes

In the cell membrane

In chloroplasts

All of the above

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which mutation is most likely to provide a benefit to the organism?

A genetic disease

A change in coloration that may provide camouflage in the environment

An inability to conserve water in a plant

Longer tail on a dog

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which mutation is most likely to be harmful to the organism?

A sweet-smelling nectar that attracts pollinators

A sleek body that allows an animal to run faster

Blue eyes in a kitten

Lungs that take in less oxygen

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Some genetic codes actually help animals behave in a certain way. We call this instinct or a behavioral adaptation. An example of behavioral traits include

Marking territory

Caring for young

Building a nest

Migrating

All of the above

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A Genotype refers to

a. Physical expression of genes.

b. How an organism will appear.

c. Whether an allele is dominant of recessive.

d. The possible combination of alleles in a gene.

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