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Unit 7: Inheritance and variation

700 possible mastery points

About this unit

How do the instructions in genes create the unique traits that we see in every living thing? Learn about how genes work, how they get passed from parent to offspring, and why most living things are genetically unique.
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Which gene controls the "unbelievably charming" trait? And why do I have so many of 'em?
MUTANTS ARE AMONG US. Like cold viruses and corn and stuff.

Practice

Make science come alive in your classroom with free hands-on investigative activities aligned to middle school NGSS standards.
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Unit test

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