Name: ___________________________________
X-Men Genetic Mutations
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The following base sequence below is found in a normal, non-mutant human. Draw the
complementary strand for this DNA.
Normal DNA:
TACGCGGATGCT
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1. Wolverine has a mutation that allows him to heal rapidly. Create his mutation by
changing the original piece of DNA
above by replacing the 8th base to C and 10th base to T then (circle or highlight the
change).
Normal DNA:
Mutant DNA:
TACGCGGATGCT
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Guess which type of mutation Wolverine has?
“Substitution – deletion – Insertion”
2. Storm has the ability to manipulate the weather. To decode her mutation, remove the
10th base, then write it.
Normal DNA:
TACGCGGATGCT
Mutant DNA:
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Guess which type of mutation Wolverine has?
“Substitution – deletion – Insertion”
3. Finally, the villain Magneto can use magnetic fields to control metal objects. To decode
his mutation, add an A between the 6th and 7th bases and then write it.
Normal DNA:
TACGCGGATGCT
Mutant DNA:
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Guess which type of mutation Wolverine has?
“Substitution – deletion – Insertion”
Analysis: Answer each question (Use your notes if needed).
1- What is mutation?
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2- What are types of mutation?
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3- Define substitution.
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4- Define Deletion.
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5- Define insertion.
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6- Are mutations always bad? _________ Why or why not ?
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7- If you could have any appropriate superpower mutation, what would it be?
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Create a normal DNA sequence consists of 6 bases. Then write your mutated DNA
sequence (circle or highlight the change).
Normal DNA: ___________________________________________________________
Mutated DNA: ___________________________________________________________
13. Using colors and creativity, draw an illustration of you using your superpower mutation
below.