Science Assessment ~ Topics ~ Evolution & Heredity ~ NGSS Link LS3.B-M.2

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.

Items associated with this NGSS statement in this project (Evolution) and key idea (Genetic variation results from muta…)
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EH006001	Some mutations are harmful, some mutations are beneficial, and some have no effect on the organism.
EH051001	Gene mutations and recombination of genes contribute to new heritable traits in a population.
EH049002	Gene mutations, recombination of genes, and natural selection can lead to differences in the DNA sequences of dogs and beetles.