What would happen if all mutation stopped?

It's hard to imagine what could stop mutation. Mutation happens every single time cells divide. Any process that stopped mutation would almost certainly have other side effects. read more

It's hard to imagine what could stop mutation. Mutation happens every single time cells divide. Any process that stopped mutation would almost certainly have other side effects. read more

DNA mutations happen when there are changes in the nucleotide sequence that makes up the strand of DNA. This can be caused by random mistakes in DNA replication or even an environmental influence like UV rays or chemicals. read more