Mutations and Biotechnology

Where do mutations occur?

• DNA and RNA

• DNA only

• RNA only

• mRNA and tRNA

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What type of gene mutation has occurred here? * Original: T-G-A-C-C-A Mutated: T-G-A-C-C-A-A

• point nonsense

• frameshift insertion

• point missense

• frameshift deletion

• point silent

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What type of mutation involves substituting a DNA base with a different base but still forms the same protein?

• frameshift insertion

• point missense

• point nonsense

• point silent

• frameshift deletion

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What type of gene mutation has occurred here? Normal: AGA-TTC-ATA-GCG Mutant: AGA-TTC-ATA-GC

• point silent

• point nonsense

• point missense

• frameshift insertion

• frameshift deletion

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Which best describes a genetic mutation to a sequence of DNA that changes the way the sequence is read?

• silent

• substitution

• frameshift

• nonsense

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Which table correctly matches the type of mutation to the effect each has on an organism's traits? Mark only one oval.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Which suspect left the blood stain?

• Bob

• Sue

• John

• Lisa

What beneficial impact could genetically engineered crops have on society?

• They increase genetic variation in crops.

• They could create more efficient production, as crops could be altered to need no light.

• They decrease food allergies from crops.

• They could create a more stable food supply, as crops could be altered to resist droughts.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

Which correctly identifies each type of mutation in the diagram? The diagram shows three types of mutations.

• W - deletion

  X - insertion

  Y - substitution

• W - insertion

  X - substitution

  Y - deletion

• W - substitution

  X -deletion

  Y - insertion

• W - insertion

  X - deletion

  Y -substitution

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

A gene found in naturally occurring soil bacterium, Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), contains a protein that kills certain insects. Scientists have genetically modified certain organisms such as corn, potatoes, and cotton by introducing the Bt gene into their DNA in order for these plants to have this desired trait. Which describes a benefit of this technology?

• Farmers can produce more nutritional crops.

• Farmers can use less insecticides on their crops.

• Farmers can reduce the amount of fertilizers they apply to the soil for their crops.

• Farmers can reduce the amount of land needed to grow their crops.