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What is a Genetic Mutation? Definition & Types

What is a Genetic Mutation? Definition & Types

Genetic mutations are changes to your DNA sequence that happen during cell division when your cells make copies of themselves. Your DNA tells your body how to form and function. Genetic mutations could lead to genetic conditions like cancer, or they could help humans better adapt to their environment over time.

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meiosis, cancer, DNA, Mutation, genetic variation, mitosis
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Date Added to MERLOT:
October 22, 2023
Date Modified in MERLOT:
October 22, 2023
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Juville Dario-Becker
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High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division
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