Mutation
Grade 9•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can describe different types of genetic mutations and their potential effects.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Define the term "mutation" in the context of DNA and explain why mutations can be both harmful and beneficial.
2. Describe the difference between a spontaneous mutation and an induced mutation, providing an example of each.
3. Explain how a point mutation, such as a substitution, can affect the protein produced from a gene.
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Mutations
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