Why are mutations important?

Mutation plays an important role in evolution. The ultimate source of all genetic variation is mutation. Mutation is important as the first step of evolution because it creates a new DNA sequence for a particular gene, creating a new allele. read more

Mutations means that in the replication (copying) of a cell little errors are made. Most mutations are useless or bad and thank god the body usually deals with it by killing the cell. When a new baby <insert plant or animal> is made. The copying is allmost perfect. Almost is the word. read more

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