Prepare your students for their upcoming test or quiz on mutations with this study guide. Covering both point and chromosomal mutations, your students are sure to find success on their assessment! Additionally, missense, nonsense, and silent mutations are also covered. 

To use this worksheet, you can assign it as a Google or Kami Assignment through your school’s LMS. You can also save the document as a PDF for use in your physical classroom! 

Note: The document will come as a Google Doc that is designed to be posted by you and edited by your students. There is a separate link at the end of the document for you to make a free copy of the Kami & Printable version. The only difference between the two versions is the way students answer questions. Both versions are included with the purchase of this activity. Pick what works best for you! 

Time to Complete: 15-20 minutes 

Topics Covered:

• Mutations
• Mutagens
• Point Mutations
• Substitutions
• Insertions
• Deletions (Point)
• Silent Mutations
• Missense Mutations
• Nonsense Mutations
• Chromosomal Mutations 
• Deletions (Chromosomal)
• Duplications
• Inversions
• Translocations

What's Included:

• 3 Pages
• 22 Total Questions
• Fill in the Blank Vocabulary Section
• Practice Identifying Mutations Section
• Chromosomal Mutations Section
• Answer Key

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