Mutation

Mutation

Grade 9 · Science · 45 min

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Learning Objective

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

Warm-Up Video

Bozeman Science · 7:03

Mutations

Practice Questions

7 questions · Short answer

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Quick comprehension check

Describe 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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