TEKS 4.7C

Which type of mutation has occurred?

• substitution

• insertion

• deletion

• frameshift

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Here is a diagram of the mutation in sickle cell anemia. What type of mutation occurred?

• substitution

• insertion

• deletion

• frameshift

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

The original mRNA codon was UAU. If the new codon was UAC, what would the effect be and why? What if the new codon was UAG?

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

What is the name for an agent that can induce or increase the frequency of mutation in an organism?

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Which type of mutation is most likely to negatively effect the protein?

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

The first amino acid in every polypeptide chain is methionine. What is its codon?

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

If the original DNA strand was GTA-AGG-TAG-CAT-GCC and the new DNA strand is GTA-AGG-TAA-GCA-TGCC, what kind of mutation occurred? Mark all that apply.

• substitution

• insertion

• deletion

• frameshift

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

The first strand is the original mRNA. Which mutation would be the most harmful to an organism and why?

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Term for when a point mutation in the DNA does not effect the protein?

• loss of function

• silent

• hidden

• nonsense

When you inhale, what do the muscles next to the ribs do?

• Contract to lift the ribs.

• Relax to lift the ribs.

• Contract to lower the ribs.

• Relax to lower the ribs.