The Environment
If an animal lived in the rainforest, would having thick, white fur be a helpful, harmful, or neutral mutation?
Harmful
Transcription occurs in the ________________ of the cell.
Nucleus
What is the RNA codon for AAC?
UUG
What does the LRP5 gene mutation help?
It reduces bone breaks
What is the base pair for Cytosine?
Guanine
Skin cancer is an example of a _________ mutation
Harmful AND Environmental
During what phase of transcription is the transcript released from the enzyme?
Termination
What is the RNA codon for GAC?
CUG
What kind of disorders are passed down from parents?
Genetic
What is the base pair for Thymine?
Adenine
If an organism lives in the ocean, then having gills would be a ______________ mutation.
Helpful
Translation occurs in the ________________ of the cell.
Cytoplasm
What is the RNA codon for TTG?
AAC
What type of reproduction occurs if all offspring are identical?
Asexual Reproduction
X-rays and UV rays are caused by ____________.
Radiation
Environmental Factor
During what phase of transcription is the DNA template read by the enzyme?
Elongation
What is the RNA codon for CTG?
GAC
Is the LRP5 gene helpful or harmful?
Helpful
What is a harmful mutation?
A mutation that hurts a person
What is the name given to a mutation caused by an environmental factor?
Mutagen
During what phase of transcription do the enzymes pair up and bind with the DNA promoter?
What is the base pair for Uracil?
Adenine
What type of reproduction occurs if all offspring are unique or different?
What is a helpful mutation?
A mutation that benefits a person