Microbiology: Principles and Explorations

10th Edition

ISBN: 9781119390114

Author: Black

Publisher: WILEY

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How could mutations give rise to new alleles of a gene?

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Microbiology: Principles and Explorations

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How could mutations give rise to new alleles of a gene?

Solution Summary: The author explains that mutation can lead to new alleles of a gene. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) determines all the characteristics of living things.

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