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mutations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| DNA | Carries the instructions. |
| Gene | A section of DNA. |
| Protein | A molecule built from the instructions in a gene. |
| Trait | A characteristic 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 | A mutation |