WorksheetsDNA Mutations
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 42mins
Translation
What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribose
Nucleic Acid
Denatured Natural Acid
I Don't Know
What does DNA do?
It carries genetic codes from parents to offspring.
It carries oxygen from the lungs to the body.
It stands for do not activate.
What is the shape of a DNA?
Double Helix
Base Pairing
The shape of you
A ____ is a region of DNA that controls a trait.
gene
phenotype
chromatin
The study of heredity is called
Science
DNA
Genetics
True or False: If an animal is exposed to high amounts of radiation it can cause a mutation in the animals DNA.
True
False
Adaptation is
Bringing home stray animals.
When animals adjust or change in order to survive better in their environment.
Sharp teeth, bent back legs, thick fur, and big ears are all examples of which kind of adaptation?
Behavioral
Physical
What is one reason an animal may migrate?
to find food
they enjoy traveling
Camouflage is an adaptation used for hunting and what else?
looking stylish
hiding from predators
The features you inherit from your parents are called?
phenotypes
alleles
Traits
Some traits are stronger than others. What are the stronger traits called?
Recessive
Dominant
Some traits are weaker than others. What are these weaker traits called?
Dominant
Recessive
An organism is able to live better in its environment because of certain traits or adaptations. It passes these traits to its ___________.
hibernation
children
trait
___ is when an animal goes into a deep sleep and slows its heart rate and breathing to save energy.
hibernation
offspring
trait
What kind of adaptation is a dog's tail?
physical
behavior
What physical adaptation helps some organisms breathe under water?
lungs
gills
heart
Whales migrate every year. Why do whales need to migrate?
because they need to practice swimming
because they need more air
because they want warmer water and more food
What structure on a rabbit helps it survive in a cold climate?
thick fur
long tail
strong claws
Which of the following would protect a plant from being eaten?
deep roots
sweet fruit
sharp thorns
Which animal's foot is best adapted for catching and holding prey?
Anteaters eat mostly ants and termites that live in mounds made of dirt. Which part of an anteater's body is most useful in getting food?
short, stubby ears
a thick, powerful tail
a long, sticky tongue
