Science 6 - Chapter 7 true false
A mutation is a temporary change in the sequence of DNA in a gene.
False
An organisms complete set of genes is its phenotype
False
Camoflage is an adaptation when one species looks like another species
False
Genotype changes throughout an organisms life
False
Genotypes result from the interactions of an organisms genes and its environment
False
Make reproductive systems produce egg cells
False
Mutations are always harmful to an organism
False
Mutations are always helpful to an organism
False
Your number of chromosomes is what you different from other humans
False
Your segment of DNA is called a vacuole
False
A difference in fur color among members of the same species is an example of variation
True
A giraffe's long neck would be considered a structural adaptation
True
A mutation is a permanent change in the sequence of DNA in a gene.
True
An organisms complete set of genes is its genotype
True
Genotype stays the same throughout an organisms life
True
Male reproductive systems produce sperm cells
True
Mimicry is an adaptation when one species looks like another species
True
Mutations can affect an organisms abilities to survive in its environment
True
Mutations may be helpful, harmful, or neither to an organism
True
Only mutated genes in egg or sperm cells are inherited.
True
Phenotypes result from the interactions of an organisms genes and its environment
True
Some plants, such as the potato, have adaptations to help them store food.
True
Your number of chromosomes is what makes you the same as other humans
True
Your segment of DNA is called a gene
True
