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21) In order for a genetic mutation in a species to result in the formation of a new species, what must occur?

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Mutations in these genes can produce new or altered traits, resulting in heritable differences (genetic variation) between organisms. ... Evolution occurs when these heritable differences become more common or rare in a population, either non-randomly through natural selection or randomly through genetic drift.

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