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Mutations are a change in what?

• DNA
• tRNA
• genotype
• phenotype

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Segments of DNA are called _______________________

• Genes
• Nuclei
• genotypes
• Chromosomes

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This means Different Gene

• Dominant
• Recessive
• Homozygous
• Heterozygous

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Structure (c) is a ____.

• chromosome
• chromatid
• centromere

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Why is DNA important?

• it is very small and very complicated
• it's in everything
• it serves as the blueprint for traits of all living things
• because we eat it every day for energy

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What is shown in the diagram shown?

• DAN
• RAN
• DNA
• RNA

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What mutation has occurred here? 
T-G-A-C-C-A
T-G-A-G-C-A

• Substitution
• Deletion
• Insertion
• Frameshift 

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Can DNA mutations(changes) be passed on to offspring?

• yes

• no

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What is the scientific study of heredity?

• Genetics

• Epistemology

• Pathology

• Podiatry

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Magda is a tall, 11 year old drummer. She has a scar on her right cheek. She is good at swimming. Which of her traits did Magda most likely inherit?

• height
• the scar
• ability to swim
• ability to play drums

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