Mutations Challenge LESSON 3

Name
Date
Challenge
Class
LESSON 3
Mutations
A mutation is a change in the nucleotide sequence of a gene. The diagram below shows
a sequence of DNA. In the space, sketch three possible mutations of the DNA sequence.
Write a brief caption under each drawing. In the captions, identify and describe the
mutation.
T
A
G
C
C
G
T
A
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DNA sequence
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