Practice Mutations And Genetic Variability (5)

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Question 1.
What is a mutation?
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Think about what happens to the DNA sequence.
Question 2.
Name one cause of mutations.
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What can damage DNA?
3Question 3.
What is a mutation?
- A change in the environment
- A change in the DNA sequence
- A change in protein structure
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Think about what mutations affect.
4Question 4.
True or False: All mutations are harmful.
- True
- False
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Consider the diversity they produce.
Question 5.
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?
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Think about natural selection's role in evolution.
Question 6.
Explain how mutations can lead to both beneficial adaptations and harmful diseases, using specific examples.
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Consider a mutation's context when evaluating its effects.

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