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xxTIMURxx [149]
2 years ago
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What are mutations and how do they affect an organism?

Biology
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Makovka662 [10]2 years ago
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Answer:

Mutations can affect an organism by changing its physical characteristics (or phenotype) or it can impact the way DNA codes the genetic information (genotype). When mutations occur they can cause termination (death) of an organism or they can be partially lethal

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