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Discussion Question 2
Explain why mutation, as a cause of evolution, is important in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic crisis.
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Mutation takes place as a result of “an error or a collection of errors in the DNA code” (Larsen, 2019, p. 109). A mutation is defined as “any heritable change in the structure or amount of genetic material” (Larsen, 2019, p. 109). In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, there have been reports regarding variations or mutations of the coronavirus. These reports made many people feel alarmed.
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