Question

what is mutation? discuss the importance​

Answer 1

Answer:

A gene mutation is a permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene, such that the sequence differs from what is found in most people.

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Answer 2

Mutation

• The alteration alteration that is observed in the genetic material that is DNA or RNA is termed as mutation.
• This term was used by Hugo de vries.
• Remember that mutations are are always permanent.

Types

There are numerous type of mutations based on what actually it does with the genetic substance,like

• insertion
• deletion
• base substitution

and much more...

Importance

• The basic importance of mutationon is that it is the main cause of evolution without mutation you cannot expect evolution to occur.

• Formation of new allel occurs only because of mutation.

• Creation of new DNA sequence occurs only because of mutation.