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sattari [20]
3 years ago
5

Mutations are important to the evolution of a species because

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patriot [66]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

Mutations are important to the evolution of a species because is creates new DNA for a certain gene, creating a new allele.

(Answer taken from https://www.apsnet.org/edcenter/disimpactmngmnt/topc/PopGenetics/Pages/Mutation.aspx#targetText=Mutation%20plays%20an%20important%20role,gene%2C%20creating%20a%20new%20allele.)

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