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What exaclty is a mutation?

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Mutation happens when a DNA gene has been completely damaged or changed. Mutations can be permanent in some cases.

Mutation is different from Adaptation where adaptation is a physical injury or getting used to something.

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A Mutation is an agent of substance that can bring about a permanent alteration to the physical composition of a DNA gene such that the genetic message is changed.

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