How can we estimate the age of a mutation?

Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)
11th Edition
ISBN:9781305251052
Author:Michael Cummings
Publisher:Michael Cummings
Chapter11: Genome Alterations: Mutation And Epigenetics
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How can we estimate the age of a mutation?

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Mutation is defined as sudden inheritable change that occurs in the DNA sequence. Mutation occurs due to different factors such as error in DNA replication, exposure to ultraviolet light, exposure to carcinogens and viral infections.

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