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Mutation

DNA is constantly subject to mutation, which is accidental changes in the code. Mutations can lead to defective or malformed forms of proteins, which can lead to disease. These mutations inherited from your parents are called germ-line mutations. However, you can also acquire mutations throughout your lifetime. Several mutations occur during cell division when DNA overlaps. Yet another mutation occurs when DNA is damaged by environmental factors such as ultraviolet light, chemicals, and viruses. Over time, genetic mutation creates genetic diversity and keeps the population healthy. The mutations may also be errors in all or part of the chromosomes. There are usually 23 pairs of chromosomes in humans, and extra and missing chromosomes may have a large negative influence on the body.

Work Cited

“Mutations and Disease” The Teach Museum of innovation Stanford at The Teach Understanding Genetics

https://genetics.thetech.org/about-genetics/mutations-and-disease.

"mutation." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. . Encyclopedia.com. 30 Nov. 2018 