Into Mutations Video

What is found inside the nucleus of a cell?

• Cells

• Proteins

• Chromosomes

• Nucleotide bases

Select the correct components to make a nucleotide.

• Sugar

• Phosphate

• Nitrogen Base

• Carbon Ring

• Water Molecule

Proteins perform an array (variation) of functions in our cells.

What is the term when proteins stop working?

• Denature

• Disassemble

• Reconform

• Reconfigure

What is the primary role of genes in the human body?

• To store energy

• To provide instructions for producing proteins

• To transport oxygen

• To fight infections

What can happen if there is a mutation in a single gene?

• The gene will be removed from the body

• It can result in defective proteins being produced

• The body will produce more genes

• It will always lead to a harmless change

How can mutations occur, other than being inherited from biological parents?

• Through exposure to sunlight

• Spontaneously

• By consuming certain foods

• Through physical activity

Give the following section of original code, ATC-GCG-TAG-CCG-CAT

Select the mRNA code that is not mutated.

• GUA-GGC-AUC-CGC-UAG

• TAG-CGC-ATC-GGC-GTA

• UAG-CGC-AUC-GGC-GUA

• GAU-CGC-CUA-GGC-AUG

Gene Therapy will ....

select all that will apply

• alter the mutated DNA

• use organisms, such as virus, to deliver new codes

• only use mutations to correct mutations

• help to correct altered DNA that is producing a disease