Genetic mutations

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  a change in a specific order of___________________(a,t,g.c)  that Makes a specific Gene


 nitrogen base

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types of genetic mutation

 

one base is missing

 one base is added

 one base is substituted for another 


deletion 

addition 

  Substitution

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proteins produced by DNA mutations can


benefit organisms 

 harm the organisms

 have no effect on organisms

positive mutation

 negative mutation

 neutral mutation


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 some people have a mutation that makes them__________ too hivs and are there for resistant to AIDS

 resistant

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 some ________ are resistant to___________ and fungal infections

 Plants

 Bacteria

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 some people have__________ cell anemia  which makes abnormal______ red blood cells that cannot carry________ efficiently.


Sickle 

 Shaped

 Oxygen

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 the gene that causes the________ Of spirit bears has no significant effect on its survival 


 white coat 

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Mutagens are substances or factors that can______ mutation and DNA


 Cause

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 what are some examples of substances that can cause mutation in DNA

 

cigarette smell

 UV ray / sunlight

 household chemicals

 radiation from x-rays

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 damaged DNA will result______ product of_________


 Incorrect

 Proteins

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 gene therapy researchers_______   a mutation with a health copy  of gene 

 Replace

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 gene therapy is___ and is only tested on diseases without known cures

 

 risky