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Mutation
Mutation
A mutation is a change in the sequence of genetic letters, called bases, within a molecule of DNA.
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6 - 12
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Biology, Genetics
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York Grown Strawberries
Mutations occur throughout the natural world, and fuel the process of natural selection. In cultivated crops like strawberries, farmers may help this process along by selectively growing plants with mutations that make the fruits more resilient against di
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August 1, 2022
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