OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
EVOLUTION
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Question
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When the DNA of an organism is altered it is referred to as ____
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Mutation
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Gene Flow
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Genetic Drift
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Sexual Selection
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence of an organism. Mutations can result from errors in DNA replication during cell division, exposure to mutagens or a viral infection.
Detailed explanation-2: -It is well established that changes in genes can alter a protein’s function in the body, potentially causing health problems. Scientists have determined that changes in regions of DNA that do not contain genes (noncoding DNA) can also lead to disease.
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