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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 characterisc of an organsim |
| mutation | A change of DNA |
| substitution | DNA base is replaced by a different base |
| Insertion deletion | DNA bases are added or removed |
| Harmful mutation | That lowers an organisms abillity to survive or reproduce |
| Beneficial mutation | improves an organism ability to survive or reproduce |
| neutral mutation | helps an organism survival or reproduction |
| claim | a statement that answers scientific question |
| evidence | support or refutes a claim |
| reasoning | connects the evidence to the claim |