The Emergence Machine

Genetic Mutation

abstract · biology · Level 7 · E4

E4Complex Molecules

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Emergence definition

A genetic mutation is a sudden or gradual change in the DNA sequence of a living being, resulting in a new trait or characteristic.

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Prerequisites

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  • Organism L4 (requires)
    A sudden or gradual change in the DNA sequence of an organism, resulting in a new trait or characteristic.
  • Dna L6 (requires) Biology sense
    A sudden or gradual change in the DNA sequence of an organism, resulting in a new trait or characteristic.