Genetic Mutations

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A permanent change in the DNA sequence which can affect a single gene or group of genes.

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Gene Mutation

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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What type of substitution mutation has no effect on amino acids sequence?

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Silent Mutation

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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What mutation has occurred here?
T-G-A-C-C-A
T-G-A-G-C-A
Options: Substitution, Deletion, Insertion, Frameshift

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Substitution

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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What mutation occurred in the sequence change from Original: ATC CAT to Mutation: ATC GCAT? Options: deletion, insertion, silent, transverse

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insertion

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DNA molecule segment is : TTA-CGC-AAG The mutated DNA segment is TTC-GCA-AG. This is an example of ___ mutation.

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Deletion

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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Mutations can be...
Options: Harmful, Beneficial, Neutral, All of the Above

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All of the Above

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

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Mutations are...

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Changes in the sequence of DNA

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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Body Cell mutations can contribute to...
Options: Cancer, Parkinson's Disease, Bronchitis, Heart Failure

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Cancer

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Mutations can be a result of...

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Environmental Exposure

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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What is a type of Mutation? Options: Deletions, Insertions, Base Substitutions, All of the Above

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All of the Above

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2