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How can mutations affect the traits of an organism?

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mutation is another for of adaptation and if an organism adapts that mans it is stronger and will most likely live linger
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Mutations are a random change in the DNA sequence. DNA codes for proteins that are expressed in the body. When a mutation is present, the DNA will code for different proteins. This causes different traits to be expressed in an organism.
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