Genetic Mutation

Which of the following is an example of a beneficial mutation?

• When an organism's lifespan becomes shorter.

• When an organism becomes unable to reproduce.

• When an organism's body becomes deformed.

• When an organism develops immunity to a disease.

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Exposure to what can increase your chances of a genetic mutation?

• sunlight (UV)

• x-ray or gamma radiation

• harmful chemicals

• some viruses and bacteria

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What is a change to DNA called?

• a mutation

• a morph

• a mistake

• a merge

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What are 3 types of mutations that can occur?

• substitution

• insertion

• deletion

• division

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Mutations can (choose the 3)

• be harmful

• have no effect

• be made by wishing for it

• be beneficial

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A change in the DNA sequence of an organism. Mutations can result from errors in DNA replication during cell division, exposure to mutagens or a viral infection.

• Gene

• Protein

• Gene Pool

• Mutation

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Removing a base.

• Inversion

• Deletion

• Insertion

• Point Mutation

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Reversing a sequence of bases.

• Substitution

• Inversion

• Insertion

• Deletion

Adding a base.

• Deletion

• Inversion

• Point Mutation

• Insertion

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Replacing a sequence of bases.

• Inversion

• Point Mutation

• Deletion

• Substitution

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