Section 17: Gene Mutations

Question 0

Heritable Mutation

Answer 0

Passed on to future generations

Question 1

3 Things that cause Mutation

Answer 1

Mistake in DNA-dependent DNA polymerase
Chemicals found in environment
Ultraviolet rays from the sun and tanning lights

Question 2

Genotype

Answer 2

Genetic sequence

Question 3

Phenotype

Answer 3

Physical characteristics

Question 4

Regulatory Mutations

Answer 4

Mutational control occurs outside the structural genes that are affected

Question 5

Ames Test

Answer 5

Used to identify which chemicals cause mutations