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What is a mutation in biology?
An alteration in the nucleic acid sequence of the genome of an organism, virus, or extrachromosomal DNA
What can cause mutations?
All of these
What may mutations result in?
Either detectable or no change in the observable characteristics of an organism
What role do mutations play in biological processes?
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What is the ultimate source of all genetic variation?
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