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To define: The environmental agents that could increase the rates of genetic mutations among humans today.
Introduction: Mutation is the alteration that occurs in the DNA sequence. It occurs either due to the results of the environmental factors such as UV light or mistakes when the DNA is copied. Mutation plays a part in abnormal and normal biological processes including cancer, evolution, and development of the immune system.
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To define: The types of the mutation have the potential to be most significant from an evolutionary perspective.
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