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zzz [600]
3 years ago
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Explain how mutations to genes can affect traits in organisms.

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Harlamova29_29 [7]3 years ago
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Answer:

Genetic variations that alter gene activity or protein function can introduce different traits in an organism. If a trait is advantageous and helps the individual survive and reproduce, the genetic variation is more likely to be passed to the next generation (a process known as natural selection)

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