Mutations can cause a permanent change in the DNA of an organism. Over many generations, organisms have adapted through mutation which involves small changes between organisms which may allow that organism to compete better for survival. Links are provided to a video and a test.

Concepts

mutation, natural selection, genetic variation

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Additional Tags

adaptation, bbc, bbc: gcse bitesize: genetic inheritance, gcse bitesize, mutation and variation, mutation is a change in a gene or chromosome

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
• The intended use for this resource is Instructional|practice