New Mexico NM-ASR Science Grade 8 Practice Questions - New Mexico Assessment Of Science Readiness - Science, Grade 8 Exam

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A change in a gene alters the shape of the protein that the gene codes for. Which statement best explains how this could affect an organism?

A change in a gene may change the structure of a protein, which can affect how the protein functions and may cause harmful effects on the organism A change in a gene always has no effect A change in a gene changes only the cell wall A change in a gene cannot affect a protein

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A change in a gene may change the structure of a protein, which can affect how the protein functions and may cause harmful effects on the organism

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