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Explain how mutations contribute to genetic variation.
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Mutations are random changes in the DNA sequence. These changes introduce new alleles into a population, which are different versions of a gene.
When a gene mutates, it can alter the protein produced or its expression level, leading to a change in a phenotypic trait. For example, a mutation might cause a different eye color or resistance to a disease. These new traits contribute to the genetic variation among individuals of the same species, providing the raw material for natural selection and evolution.
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