
Mutations
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Christy Watson
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Which part of the cell do we find genetic material (DNA) in?
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Multiple Choice
Which is the correct order?
Genes--> Traits --> Proteins--> Chromosomes
Proteins --> Chromosomes--> Genes --> Traits
Chromosomes --> Genes -->Proteins --> Traits
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1. Are changes in a gene
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Multiple Choice
Based on the definition you just wrote down in your notebook, a mutation directly affects the _____________ that is being coded for. (REMEMBER the order!!!)
chromosome
gene
trait
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Multiple Choice
So, the mutation changes the gene, which directly affects the protein being coded for. This must mean that the _______ is affected.
trait
chromosome
protein
DNA
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Multiple Choice
Which is the correct order?
chromosome--> gene--> protein--> trait
gene--> trait--> chromosome--> protein
trait--> protein--> gene--> chromosome
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Multiple Choice
Which is the correct order?
PTCG
TCPG
CTPG
CGPT
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Mutations can be:
Beneficial (good)
Harmful (bad)
Neutral (not "good" or "bad")
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Multiple Choice
Mutations in many bacteria allow them to survive in our bodies even when we take antibiotics. For the bacteria, this is considered a _____________ mutation.
harmful
beneficial
neutral
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Multiple Choice
Some types of mutations can cause cancer. This type of mutation is considered:
harmful
beneficial
neutral
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Multiple Choice
Heterochromia is a genetic mutation that causes two different colored eyes in some dogs and humans. Usually, this mutation does not affect the health of the organism. This mutation is considered:
harmful
beneficial
neutral
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Multiple Choice
Polydactyl cats are born with extra toes on their paws. This can help certain breeds of cats catch prey. This type of mutation is:
harmful
beneficial
neutral
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feline radial hypoplasia is a genetic mutation that can cause severe pain for the cat. This mutation is considered:
harmful
beneficial
neutral
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