Mutations Vocabulary

This occurs when there is a change in the DNA sequence of an organism due to mistakes during DNA replication or environmental factors

• Mutation

• Genetics

• Total Domination

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

This type of mutation occurs when there is a loss of the genetic mutation.

• Deletion

• Neutral

• Substitution

This type of mutation involves the ADDITION of extra genetic material in the DNA code.

• Harmful

• Substitution

• Insertion

This type of mutation occurs when on nitrogenous base pair (A, C, T, G) is replaced by a different, or incorrect, base pair.

• Insertion

• Recessive

• Substitution

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

This type of mutation has neither positive or negative effects on the organism in which it occurs.

• Harmful

• Beneficial

• Neutral

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

This type of mutation has a positive effect on the organism in which it occurs.

• Harmful

• Beneficial

• Neutral

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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Match the vocab word with its corresponding definition:

• a change in a single nucleotide

• frameshift mutation

• movement of a chromosomal segment to a new position

• point mutation

• changes in the DNA sequence

• mutagens

• insertion or deletion of nucleotides

• translocation

• agents in the environment that can change DNA

• mutations

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

This type of mutation results in a change in the reading frame of the genetic message.

• Frameshift mutation

• Point mutation

• Silent mutation

• Missense mutation

Which of the following is a mutagen that can cause mutations in DNA?

• UV radiation

• Water

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What is the term for a mutation that does not alter the amino acid sequence of a protein?

• Silent mutation

• Missense mutation

• Nonsense mutation

• Frameshift mutation