Across
- 2. The type of point mutation where one nucleotide in a DNA sequence is replaced with another
- 4. The factors in the environment that may cause some individuals of a species to thrive and others to struggle are known as selective _______________
- 6. These types of mutations are generally not found in the DNA of all a person’s cells rather just some of their cells
- 7. Cystic fibrosis is an example of an autosomal ____________ mutation, because must get a mutated copy of the gene from each parent in order to get the disorder
- 9. Mutations can be good, bad or ____________.
- 10. One principal behind Darwin's theory of evolution is that a species has more ___________________ than can survive.
- 14. Dairy cows are sometimes given synthetic ________________ in order to increase their milk production. _____________ have been connected to cancer.
- 15. Natural selection is the driving force behind ____________, meaning natural selection is the process that causes _______________ which is the result.
- 17. This is a common acquired mutation.
Down
- 1. These mutations can be found on chromosome # 1-22
- 3. The two main types of mutations are ________and acquired
- 5. Natural selection can occur if you have differnces in a species, this is known as genetic___________
- 8. You are exposed to this risk factor of cancer when you get x-rays.
- 11. Natural selection is commonly known as survival of the _________
- 12. Down Syndrome, also known as Trisomy 21, is caused by a ________________________ mutation involving an extra chromosome 21.
- 13. Change in a single nucleotide base within a DNA or RNA sequence is known as a ___________ mutation
- 16. ___________selection is where organisms with traits better suited to their environment tend to survive and reproduce more successfully, passing on those beneficial traits to their offspring.
- 18. Inherited mutations are in all of your _________ because were passed down from the sperm, egg of both gametes.