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Mutations: neutral to major — Homework
Answer using this week's mutation ideas.
- 1.Classify a DNA change that has no noticeable effect on the resulting protein.
- 2.Why are most mutations neutral rather than harmful or beneficial?
- 3.Explain how the sickle cell allele can be harmful overall but still persist in some populations.
- 4.Explain why mutations are described as "the ultimate source of variation."
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