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What are mutations? Give an example of a bad mutation and a good mutation.

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Mutation occurs when DNA gene is damaged or changed in such a way as to alter the genetic messege carried by that gene.. Mutation can be Good as well as bad too..Bad mutation causes diseases and causes some inheritable disorders Like Downs syndrome..,Sickle cell anemia..it's also a bad mutation can affect the well being or the survival of a human being considerably. On the other hand, the sickle cell anaemia mutation can be helpful particularly to people who live in areas where malaria is endemic. The unusual shape of the blood cells prevent them getting infected with malaria.

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