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.
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DCI.LS3.B.6-8.5
Depth 2Parent ID: E91C1720DFE60131C85868A86D17958EStandard set: Grades 6, 7, 8
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- DCI.LS3.B.6-8.5
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- Standard ID
- E91CF670DFE60131C85A68A86D17958E
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- S2471456
- Subject
- Science
- Grades
- 06, 07, 08
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- E91C1720DFE60131C85868A86D17958EE9033B40DFE60131C81A68A86D17958E
- Source document
- Next Generation Science Standards (2013)
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