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Discuss How a Mutation in DNA Could Be Harmful or Beneficial

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Discuss how a mutation in DNA could be harmful or beneficial to an organism.


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Helper T Cells

A type of T cell that plays an important role in the immune system by activating and directing other immune cells.

Cubic Millimeter

A unit of volume in the metric system equal to one millionth of a liter, often used in scientific measurements of very small quantities.

Retroviruses

A type of virus that inserts a copy of its RNA genome into the DNA of the host cell it infects, leading to the possibility of lifelong infection, such as HIV.

Lymphatic System

A part of the circulatory system and immune system that helps rid the body of toxins, waste, and other unwanted materials.

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