Practice Causes Of Mutations (3.2) - Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis (HL)
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Causes of Mutations

Practice - Causes of Mutations

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What defines a mutation?

💡 Hint: Think about changes in genetic information.

Question 2 Easy

List one cause of spontaneous mutations.

💡 Hint: Consider the DNA copying process.

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Question 1

What is a mutation?

A change in the DNA sequence
A type of protein
A virus

💡 Hint: Consider what alterations might affect genetic information.

Question 2

Spontaneous mutations are caused by external factors. True or False?

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about internal versus external causes.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Explain the impact of both spontaneous and induced mutations on genetic diversity in populations.

💡 Hint: Think about the role of mutations in adaptation.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design an experiment to test the effects of a chemical mutagen on bacterial growth rates.

💡 Hint: Consider controls and variables in an experimental setup.

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