Study Guide for Campbell Biology
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ISBN: 9780134443775
Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece, Martha R. Taylor, Michael A. Pollock
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Chapter 17, Problem 11TYK
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Introduction: Mutations refer to the alteration in the genome of an organism. Mutation may occur as a result of an error in the replication process of DNA. Mutations can be neutral, beneficial, or harmful for any organism. The alterations caused as a result of mutations are permanent in nature.
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