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What happens when an organism genome (genetic code) is incorrectly copied or changed?

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When there is a mistake in the copying of the genetic message that is permanent, a mutation has occurred. ... Two of the bases in DNA (Cytosine and Thymine) are the most vulnerable, and when this happens, they may pair with each other or themselves and the message is changed.
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When there is a mistake in the copying of the genetic message that is permanent, a mutation has occurred. Two of the bases in DNA (Cytosine and Thymine) are the most vulnerable, and when this happens, they may pair with each other or themselves and the message is changed.

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