Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
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Chapter 17, Problem 1SQ
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Introduction: Every organism consists of genes that are made up of DNA. All organisms appear different from one another and also from their ancestors as a result of evolution. Mutation is the key for evolution and the original source for the appearance of new alleles.
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Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
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