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WorksheetsDNA and Mutations
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
True or False: DNA is found in ALL cells.
True
False
Why is DNA important?
it is very small and very complicated
it's in everything
it serves as the blueprint for all living things
because we eat it every day for energy
What does DNA code for?
All structures and functions in living things
How to make nucleic acids.
How to make lipids.
How to make carbohydrates.
What do mutations change?
Sections of DNA
The amount of DNA you have
Cells
Which organelle is DNA found in?
cell membrane
vacuole
chloroplast
nucleus
A change in the structure of a gene is called a...
Replication
Mutation
RNA
Genetic Miracle
Name that Mutation!
When one base is swapped for another base
Insertion
Substitution
Deletion
Inversion
What type of mutation is this?
Insertion
Deletion
Inversion
Substitution
Name that Mutation!
When part of a gene is removed
Substitution
Insertion
Deletion
Inversion
Which of these is a Characteristic of Life? Select all that apply!
Keeping internal balance (metabolism)
Movement
Obtaining energy
Ability to see
Which of these is like a Cook book?
Genes
Nucleus
DNA
Ribosomes
_______________ are like the recipes in a cook book.
Genes
Chromosomes
Proteins
DNA
Which is a good analogy for an insertion mutation?
Using white chocolate chips instead of regular chocolate chips in your cookies
Installing a door upside down on its hinges
Adding extra books on the wrong shelf at the library
Removing all the spicy spices from the spice rack
What is a gene?
A rod of tightly coiled DNA
A specific section of DNA related to a certain trait
A denim garment your where on your legs
A fantastical creature that lives in a lamp
This karyotype is showing what kind of mutation?
Gene specific
Inversion
Chromosomal
Duplication
How do you know a furby is NOT alive? (select all that apply)
They cannot grow
The can move
They cannot evolve
They can make noise
How do you know a toadstool fungus IS alive? (select all that apply)
Because is can grow & multiply
Because its soft and squishy
Because it's made of cells
Because it can kill you
The nucleus is most like ____________________.
A cook book
An instruction manual
Your mom
The brain
True or False: Expect for sex cells, ALL your cells have ALL your DNA
True
False
What is a mutation?
When your cells decide to make a change in DNA
When genes are intentionally altered by scientists
A change in the structure of a gene
A green teenage turtle ninja who lives in the sewers
Different genes build different ______________.
Chromosomes
Proteins
Codons
Wishes
A physical or psychological characteristic, produced by genes is called a ____________.
Chromosome
DNA Feature
Amino Acid
Trait
This sentence is an example of what type of mutation?
The big rat saw got fat cat and ran.
Substitution
Deletion
Insertion
Why do chromosomes always come in piars?
Because you need a backup copy in case the first on break
Because you have a different version of each
Because you get one chromosome from each parent
Because they're afraid of the dark
What mutated sentence shows a substitution mutation?
Original: She can fan her man
She caf anh erm an
She can ban her man
She can fan hbe rma n
She needs no man
Name that Mutation!
When extra information (bases) are added to a gene
Deletion
Insertion
Substitution
Which is a good analogy for a substitution mutation?
Using white chocolate chips instead of regular chocolate chips in your cookies
Installing a door upside down on its hinges
Adding extra books on the wrong shelf at the library
Removing all the spicy spices from the spice rack
what is the sex in this karyotype?
Female
Male
Mutation in the sex chromosomes
Which is a good analogy for a deletion mutation?
Using white chocolate chips instead of regular chocolate chips in your cookies
Installing a door upside down on its hinges
Adding extra books on the wrong shelf at the library
Removing all the spicy spices from the spice rack
The suits in a deck of cards are most like ____________.
DNA
Codons
Genes
Chromosomes
This sentence is an analogy for which kind of mutation?
The big boy can run far------>
The bki gbo yca nru nfa r
Deletion
Insertion
Substitution
Inversion
Why are the red and black cards in a deck most like chromosomes?
Because there are only 2 colors
Because red/black are a large chunk of the deck
Because they are many suits
Because they are a small piece of the deck
What sex is shown in this karyotype?
Female
Male
Mutation in the sex chromosomes
You get one __________________ from each parent.
gene
copy of DNA
Codon
Chromosome
