Mutation

Grade 945 min

Learning Objective

I can describe different types of genetic mutations and their potential effects.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

Mutations

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Practice

14 min

7 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œDescribe a specific type of point mutation and explain how it could potentially affect the protein that is produced. Explain how a deletion mutation could alter the resulting protein sequence and what the potential effects of this alteration might be. Describe a specific type of large-scale chromosomal mutation and explain its potential effects on an organism.”

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