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I plan on taking a medical course, changes in gene structure is called mutations. gene mutations cause permanent change in the order of dna. is that correct?
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It has been a few years since I had taken a genetics course but there are constant mutations that occur. However, not all mutations are viable ( readable) into an end product (protein) that has an effect positive or negative. Now you are talking probabilities. I will leave it there.
Answered 6/14/2022
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