WVGSA Grade 8 Science Practice Questions - West Virginia General Summative Assessment Grade 8 Science Exam

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A genetic mutation alters a DNA sequence in a skin cell. Which statement correctly describes the impact of genetic mutations on organisms?

All genetic mutations are fatal to the organism Mutations can be beneficial, harmful, or neutral depending on how the altered protein affects survival in a given environment Mutations only occur when organisms are exposed to toxic industrial chemicals Skin cell somatic mutations are passed on to future offspring

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Mutations can be beneficial, harmful, or neutral depending on how the altered protein affects survival in a given environment

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