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| 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 or removed |
| harmful mutation | lowers an organisms ability to survive or reproduction |
| beneficial mutation | improves an organisms ability to survive or reproduce |
| nuetral mutation | no |