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RosieG

What causes genetic mutation(s)?

Posted - March 4, 2017
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  • -A random, specific change in the replication of genes from one generation to another.

    Darwin theorized that successful mutations, in response to environmental and other conditions, endure; while non-beneficial mutations are winnowed out. 

    -In the case of domesticated animals such as dogs, a directed alteration of genetics applied by crossbreeding. This post was edited by Benedict Arnold at March 4, 2017 10:15 AM MST
      March 4, 2017 6:51 AM MST
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  • 113301
    Thank you for your thoughtful, informative and helpful reply Z and Happy Saturday to thee! :)
      March 4, 2017 10:16 AM MST
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  • 44647
    The ambient nuclear radiation including the C-14 radiation in all of our bodies. Also cosmic  radiation.
      March 4, 2017 10:11 AM MST
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  • 113301
    Sounds scary as he** Ele. Thank you for your reply! :)
      March 4, 2017 10:17 AM MST
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