Practice - Mutations and Genetic Variability
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Practice Questions
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What is a mutation?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to the DNA sequence.
Name one cause of mutations.
💡 Hint: What can damage DNA?
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What is a mutation?
💡 Hint: Think about what mutations affect.
True or False: All mutations are harmful.
💡 Hint: Consider the diversity they produce.
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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.
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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