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March 19 – March 23
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C2
12.4 Mutations Homework
1. Identify the two main types of mutagens.
a.
b.
2. Analyze how a point mutation can affect the overall protein shape and function, using hemoglobin as an example.
3. Which demonstrates an insertion mutation of the sequence 5’ GGGCCCAAA 3’ ?
a. 5’ GGGGCCAAA 3’
c. 5’ GGGAAACCC 3’
b. 5’ GGGCCAAA 3’
d. 5’ GGGCCCAAAAAA 3’
4. Which is not a type of mutation?
a. base substitution
b. insertions
c. RNA interference
5. Use the following vocabulary terms in correct context and in a complete sentence.
a. Gene regulation
b. Mutagen
c.
Mutation
d. Operon
d. translocation
Answer the questions in the space below the lab.
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2.