Genetic Mutations Unit Test | Life Science | Grades 6–8

This Unit Test gives grades 6–8 Middle School Life Science students a 25-question summative check on Genetic Mutations.

Sample items: "What is a genetic mutation?" and "Why do human cells have specialized DNA repair enzymes that constantly inspect and fix errors in the genetic code?"

What's inside: 25 four-option multiple-choice questions, an answer key, and teacher notes.

Resource type: Unit Test (.docx). Format: editable Microsoft Word assessment with approximately 2,360 words (~9 pages).

Classroom use: end-of-unit assessment or review in a Middle School Life Science course. Grades 6–8.

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