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Mutations
vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| DNA | Carries the instructions. |
| Gene | A section of DNA. |
| Protein | A molecule built from the instructions. |
| Trait | A characteristic of an organism. |
| Mutation | A change in DNA. |
| Substitution | DNA base is replaced by a different base. |
| Insertion/Deletion | DNA bases are added (insertion) or removed. |
| Harmful Mutation | Lowers an organisms ability to survive or reproduce. |
| Beneficial Mutation | Improves an organism's ability to survive or reproduce. |
| Neutral Mutation | No noticeable effect on an organisms survival or reproduction. |
| Adaptation | Helps an organism survive and reproduce. |
| Natural Selection | Helpful traits are more likely to survive. |
| Claim | A statement that answers a specific question. |
| Evidence | That support or refute a claim. |
| Reasoning | That connects the evidence to the claim. |