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What is the definition of a mutation?
An error in DNA replication resulting in a change in the nucleotide sequence
How does a mutation contribute to evolution?
By creating variations in nature through the formation of new alleles
What is the origin of the word 'mutation'?
Derived from the Latin 'mutare'
In what way can a mutation be beneficial?
By providing new alleles and contributing to evolution
What do mutations create in nature?
Variations through the formation of new alleles
Explore the concept of mutations in genetics, including how they can occur in DNA, genes, or chromosomes. Learn about the importance of mutations in biological processes and how they can lead to variations and evolution in nature.
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