How Traits Change

These molecules are required for the structures and functions of the body and express traits.

• Variations

• Adaptations

• Mutations

• Proteins

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An organism's genetic material

• Proteins

• DNA

• Chromosomes

• Traits

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A segment of DNA in the chromosome that provides directions for a cell to assemble proteins that express traits.

• Gene

• Chromosome

• Protein

• Mutation

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Characteristics passed on from one generation to the next.

• Mutations

• Genes

• DNA

• Traits

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Permanent changes in the sequence of DNA which can change an organism's traits.

• Traits

• Mutations

• Genes

• Chromosomes

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Beneficial, harmful or neutral mutation (see image)

• Beneficial

• Harmful

• Neutral

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Beneficial, harmful or neutral mutation (see image)

• Beneficial

• Harmful

• Neutral

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Which letter in the image represents a chromosome?

• A

• B

• C

Predict the effect of a mutation which limits the production of pigment in hair.

• The animal would have white hair or hair with no color

• The animal would have black hair

• The animal would have light brown hair

• The animal would have no hair at all

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2