What is mutation and evolution
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Mutation is a change in the genetic material (DNA or RNA) of an organism. These changes can be small, affecting just one DNA base, or large, affecting entire chromosomes. Mutations are the ultimate source of genetic variation.
Evolution is the process by which populations of organisms change over generations. This change is driven by several mechanisms, including mutation, natural selection, genetic drift, and gene flow. Over long periods, evolution can lead to the formation of new species.
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