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How can a mutation in DNA affect an organism?

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Mutations affect organisms in two different ways. Genetic mutations are inherited DNA changes that can be passed on to the next generation. Somatic mutations are DNA changes that are acquired after birth. Mutations can be helpful, harmful or make no difference at all.
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