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The Meaning of Genetic Variation

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Students investigate variation in the beta globin gene by identifying base changes that do and do not alter function, and by using several Internet-based resources to consider the significance in different environments of the base change associated with sickle cell disease.

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Students investigate variation in the beta globin gene by identifying base changes that do and do not alter function, and by using several Internet-based resources to consider the significance in different environments of the base change associated with sickle cell disease.

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CK-12

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At Grade

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science Biology

Language

English

Concept Nodes:

SCI.BIO.342 (Population Genetics - Biology)

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