In addition to variations that arise from sexual reproduction, genetic information can be altered because of mutations. Though rare, mutations may result in changes to the structure and function of proteins. Some changes are beneficial, others harmful, and some neutral to the organism.
Standard detail
DCI.LS3.B.6-8.5
Depth 2Parent ID: 09949E6703EE40528E8E19AC63186D4EStandard set: Grades 6, 7, 8
Original statement
Quick facts
- Statement code
- DCI.LS3.B.6-8.5
- Standard ID
- 8CD00ADBFF604DFF9E26FE373A5E302E
- ASN identifier
- S21342735
- Subject
- Next Generation Science Standards (2013)
- Grades
- 06, 07, 08
- Ancestor IDs
- 09949E6703EE40528E8E19AC63186D4E8E303F48C762452AA9221EED5157E5A5
- Source document
- Next Generation Science Standards (2013)