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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 characteristics of an organism. |
| Mutation | A change in the 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 reproduce. |
| Beneficial mutation | improves an organisms ability to survive or reproduce. |
| Neutral mutation | Has 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 scientific question. |
| Evidence | Support or refute a claim. |
| Reasoning | Connects the evidence to the claim. |