
Mutations
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Biology
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7th Grade
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Amy Zuber
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9 Slides • 32 Questions
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Multiple Choice
Why is DNA important?
it is very small and complicated
it's in everything
it serves as the blueprint for traits of all living things
because we eat it everyday for energy
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Multiple Choice
What is a mutation?
a temporary change in the sequence of the DNA inside a cell
a permanent change in the sequence of the DNA inside a cell
a virus that attacks the DNA inside a cell
a bacteria that attacks the DNA inside a cell
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Multiple Choice
All mutations are bad.
True
False
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Multiple Choice
What kind of mutations exist?
Neutral mutations
Beneficial mutations
Harmful mutations
All of the above
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Multiple Choice
What do harmful mutations do?
Decrease the chances of survival
Increase the chances of survival
Decreases likelihood of developing cancer
Increases likelihood of developing cancer
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of a harmful mutation?
Developing cancer
Makes the organism faster
Makes the organism a predator
Develops sharp claws
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Multiple Choice
What do beneficial mutations do?
Decreases chances of survival
Increases chances of survival
Increases chances of developing cancer
Decreases skills
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of a beneficial mutation?
Developing cancer
Having sickle cell anemia
Being able to run faster
Having freckles
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Multiple Choice
What is a neutral mutation?
a change in DNA that helps an organism survive in its environment
a change in DNA that does not affect an organism
a change in DNA that causes disease, disorder, or other negative impacts
None of the above
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of a neutral mutation?
Having no wisdom teeth
Cystic Fibrosis
Better camouflage
Developing cancer
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Multiple Choice
A person with red hair
Beneficial mutation
Harmful mutation
Neutral mutation
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Multiple Choice
A person with increased bone density = stronger, denser bones
Beneficial mutation
Harmful mutation
Neutral mutation
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Multiple Choice
A person that develops Huntington's Disease = progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain
Beneficial mutation
Harmful mutation
Neutral mutation
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Multiple Choice
A person has a mutation that protects them from developing atherosclerosis = the buildup of fatty materials in blood vessels
Beneficial mutation
Harmful mutation
Neutral mutation
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Multiple Choice
An organism with two different colored eyes
Beneficial mutation
Harmful mutation
Neutral mutation
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Multiple Choice
A person that develops hemophilia = bleed longer after an injury or surgery
Beneficial mutation
Harmful mutation
Neutral mutation
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Multiple Choice
A person who is born with Down Syndrome = physical and mental abnormalities
Beneficial mutation
Harmful mutation
Neutral mutation
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Multiple Choice
A mutation in a bacteria that allow them to survive in the presence of antibiotic drugs
Beneficial mutation
Harmful mutation
Neutral mutation
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Multiple Choice
A man becomes bald early in life
Beneficial mutation
Harmful mutation
Neutral mutation
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Open Ended
What do you think can cause mutations?
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Multiple Choice
Mutations create genetic diversity.
True
False
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This is NOT in your lessons!
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Multiple Choice
When grandma's cookie recipe changed from 1 cup of brown sugar to 10 cup of brown sugar, this is an example of a __________ mutation.
insertion
deletion
substitution
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Multiple Choice
When grandma's cookie recipe changed from 2 cups chocolate chips to 2 chocolate chips this is an example of a __________ mutation.
insertion
deletion
duplication
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Multiple Choice
When grandma's cookie recipe changed from 350 degrees to 550 degrees, this is an example of a _________ mutation
deletion
substitution
insertion
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Open Ended
Any guesses as to what an INSERTION mutation could mean?
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Adds a piece of DNA
Changes the number of DNA bases in a gene
Example: Huntington's Disease
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Open Ended
Any guesses as to what an DELETION mutation could mean?
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Removes a piece of DNA
Changes the number of DNA bases in a gene
Example: Cystic Fibrosis
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Open Ended
Any guesses as to what a SUBSTITUTION mutation could mean?
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There is an exchange between two bases
Example: Sickle Cell Anemia
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Multiple Choice
ATT TGA GCC- Original
ATT GAG CC - Mutated
The example above is an example of a
Insertion
Substitution
Deletion
No mutation
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Multiple Choice
Normal- GAG-CTC-TAC-AGA
Mutated- GAG CTC-CAC-AGA
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Multiple Choice
Normal- GAG-CTC-CAC-AGA
New- GAG CTC-CAC-AGA
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Multiple Choice
Mutation: ATC GCAT
What mutation occurred?
substitution
no mutation
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Multiple Choice
Original DNA: CAT GAT
MutatedDNA: CAT AT
What mutation occurred?
insertion
no mutation
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