Genetic Mutations

Presentation

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Science

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9th - 12th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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NGSS

HS-LS3-1, HS-LS3-2

Standards-aligned

Robin Brunson

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10 Slides • 15 Questions

Multiple Choice

An offspring will receive how many alleles from each parent to determine a specific trait?

one

two

three

five

Multiple Choice

Analyzes the inheritability of Sickle Cell Anemia,

a recessive trait that must be passed on

from both parents.

Nondisjunction Punnett Square

Hemophilia Punnett Sqaure

Cyctic Fibrosis Punnett Square

Sickle Cell Anemia Punnett Square

Multiple Choice

this image is an example of

codominance

dominance

incomplete dominance

Open Ended

Why might some genetic mutations be considered beneficial or neutral rather than harmful?

Type response here

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a genetic mutation?

A change in the DNA sequence that alters genes

A process that only occurs in plants

A temporary change in behavior

A disease caused by bacteria

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of inherited mutation?

Germline mutations

Chromosomal mutations

Single gene mutations

Somatic mutations

Open Ended

Explain how environmental factors can lead to mutations in DNA. Provide examples based on the slide contents.

Type response here

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about genetic inheritance probability is correct?

Punnett squares predict inheritance patterns

Each parent contributes two alleles

Probability is always expressed as ratios

There is always a 50% chance of inheriting a trait

Fill in the Blanks

The Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium describes a population in which allele frequencies remain

Type answer...

over time.

Open Ended

List and briefly describe two patterns of inheritance mentioned in the slides.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors can impact the genetic makeup of a population?

Natural selection

Genetic drift

Gene flow

All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a real-world example of a genetic disorder listed in the slides?

Sickle cell anemia

Cystic fibrosis

Color blindness

Diabetes

Open Ended

Explain how modern applications such as genetic screening and gene therapy can help manage or prevent the genetic disorders mentioned in the previous slide.

Type response here

Fill in the Blanks

Genetic mutations can be inherited from parents or occur during

Type answer...

Open Ended

Summarize one key idea you learned about genetic mutations and explain why it is important.

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