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Use your Unit VI- DNA Notes and/or your Mutations Practice Activity

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1. What is a mutation?

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• What are the two types of mutations and describe what happens in each?

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• Examine the DNA sequences below and determine what type of mutation has occurred in each?

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Normal DNA Strand: TAC TCC AGG GTG ACT

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Mutated DNA Strand: TAC TCC CGG GTG ACT

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Mutated DNA Strand: ACT CCA GGG TGA CT

Biology: Unit VI- DNA �

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