Mutations and Evolution

Mutations and Evolution

Assessment

Passage

Science

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

NGSS
HS-LS3-2, HS-LS4-2, HS-LS4-4

Standards-aligned

Created by

Katie Bryant

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5 questions

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1.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Understanding the different types of mutations and their impact on genetic variation is fundamental to comprehending the process of ___

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is genetic variation resulting from mutations essential for evolution?

It reduces genetic diversity in a population

It introduces new traits into a population

It has no impact on the evolution of a population

It only occurs in a controlled environment

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are mutations in the DNA sequence responsible for?

Creating new species

Causing diseases

Regulating gene expression

Leading to genetic variations

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

4.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How do mutations contribute to genetic diversity within populations?

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key mechanism in evolution?

Natural selection

Genetic drift

Mutation

Migration

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NGSS.HS-LS4-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-4