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What is a mutation?

¿Qué es una mutación?


A change in the cell membrane

Un cambio en la membrana celular.


the movement of molecules in and out of the cell

El movimiento de moléculas dentro y fuera de la célula


a change of genetic material of the cell

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A change of genetic material of the cell

Step-by-step explanation:

A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence of an organism. Mutations can result from errors in DNA replication during cell division, exposure to mutagens or a viral infection. Germline mutations (that occur in eggs and sperm) can be passed on to offspring, while somatic mutations (that occur in body cells) are not passed on.

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