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This document is a set of lecture notes on mutations. It includes vocabulary, activities, and examples, to explain how mutations affect the red blood cells. It also discusses the process of mutation including base substitution and addition.

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Lesson 4: Mutation Lesson Objective: Identify mutation Classify different types of mutations. New Vocabulary: A mutation is a change in the sequence of nucleotide bases that make up a gene or a strand of DNA. Gene: Unit of hereditary information that occupies a fixed position on a chromo...

Lesson 4: Mutation Lesson Objective: Identify mutation Classify different types of mutations. New Vocabulary: A mutation is a change in the sequence of nucleotide bases that make up a gene or a strand of DNA. Gene: Unit of hereditary information that occupies a fixed position on a chromosome Warm Up: Describe the organisms in each picture. Name this mutation, how does it affect the red blood cells? Activity 1 Activity 1: Conduct a research about the mutations 1) Date reasons. Write 4 reasons for mutations. 2) Title 3) Use Twinkle website or Dr Bionic website 4) Four reasons that cause mutations Activity 2. Create an infographic/ poster where you examine the four types of mutations. 1) Date and title 4) Use Dr Bionic website 2) The main four types of mutation 3) Use images to explain each type.

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