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Genetic Mutation

Explain genetic mutation as a random change in DNA sequence, describe causes of mutation (e.g. radiation, chemicals, copying errors), and explain that most mutations are neutral, some harmful, and a few beneficial

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A geneticist finds that a rabbit’s white coat turned speckled because one of the letters in its DNA code was altered. Which sentence best describes what a mutation is?

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Which two of the following are known mutagens that can cause changes in DNA?

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Which of the following statements correctly defines a genetic mutation?

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