Practice Mutations and Genetic Variability - 5 | DNA Structure and Function | Genetic Engineering Basic
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Question 1

Easy

What is a mutation?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to the DNA sequence.

Question 2

Easy

Name one cause of mutations.

💡 Hint: What can damage DNA?

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is a mutation?

  • A change in the environment
  • A change in the DNA sequence
  • A change in protein structure

💡 Hint: Think about what mutations affect.

Question 2

True or False: All mutations are harmful.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the diversity they produce.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider a population of butterflies. If a mutation occurs that allows one color pattern to blend in with the environment better than others, what impact might this have on the gene pool over generations?

💡 Hint: Think about natural selection's role in evolution.

Question 2

Explain how mutations can lead to both beneficial adaptations and harmful diseases, using specific examples.

💡 Hint: Consider a mutation's context when evaluating its effects.

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