Mutation

DNA molecule segment is : TTACGCAAG. The mutated DNA segment is TTACGCAAC. This is an example of ___ mutation.

• Substitution

• Insertion

• Inversion

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Substitution

• A

• B

• C

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Insertion

• A

• B

• C

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What is a mutation?

• A type of candy

• A change in a DNA sequence

• A new type of animal

• A dance move

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Why is it important to study mutations?

• To make better tasting candy

• To understand and treat genetic diseases

• To learn how to change into animals

• To become better at video games

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Which of the following best describes a mutagen?

• Direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology.

• Any organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.

• An agent which can change the structure of DNA, causing a mutation.

Where do mutations occur?

• DNA and RNA

• DNA 

• RNA

• mRNA and tRNA

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Deletion

• A

• B

• C

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What are the three possible consequences to changes in DNA? [check all that applies]

• Improved trait

• removal of trait

• No change (neutral)

• Harmful trait

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The three types of mutagens are:

• Radiation (physical)

• Chemical

• Infectious Agents (biological)

• Smoke

• GMOs