Understanding DNA Mutations and Their Effects

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9th - 12th Grade
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Josielyn Son
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is a mutation in the context of DNA?
A superhero power
A change in DNA sequence
A type of virus
A cell division process
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
NGSS.HS-LS4-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What happens if a mutation occurs in a gene coding for an enzyme?
The enzyme duplicates
The enzyme might not fold correctly
The enzyme changes color
The enzyme increases activity
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NGSS.HS-LS3-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
How can mutations affect an organism's phenotype?
By altering gene expression
By changing skin color only
By creating new cells
By increasing DNA quantity
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is natural selection?
A genetic engineering tool
A process to select the best adapted organisms
A type of mutation
A laboratory technique
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NGSS.HS-LS4-1
NGSS.HS-LS4-2
NGSS.HS-LS4-4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Why might a mutation causing white fur be disadvantageous to mice in the wild?
It makes them larger
It makes them faster
It makes them more visible to predators
It makes them less visible to predators
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NGSS.HS-LS4-2
NGSS.HS-LS4-4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
How do bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics?
By temperature changes
By physical barriers
Through natural selection
By consuming nutrients
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NGSS.HS-LS4-2
NGSS.HS-LS4-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 5 pts
A permanent change in the DNA sequence
which can affect a single gene or group of genes
Homeostasis
Somatic Cell
Chromosomal Mutation
Gene Mutation
Answer explanation
A gene mutation refers to a permanent change in the DNA sequence that can affect a single gene or group of genes, making it the correct choice in this context.
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NGSS.HS-LS3-1
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Why are insertion and deletion mutations so harmful?
They change all of the codons from the mutation on down the line, which changes the amino acid sequence
They insert things that an organism doesn't need.
They often delete things that organisms need.
Insertion and deletions are not any more harmful than substitution mutations.
Answer explanation
They change all of the codons from the mutation on down the line, which changes the amino acid sequence
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
9.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What causes mutations that can lead to cancer?
exercise
UV light
radiation
water
genetics
Answer explanation
Mutations that can lead to cancer are caused by UV light, radiation, and genetics. These factors can alter DNA and lead to abnormal cell growth, increasing the risk of cancer development.
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NGSS.HS-LS3-2
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