, Mut
13.7 Mutations
A mutation is a change in the genetic material of a cell brought about by a
range of mechanisms including inaccurate replication, errors in translation or
transcription, or DNA damage via exposure to environmental factors such as
excess sunlight. The change can be as large as an entire chromosome or as
small as a single nucleotide in one gene (k
Box 13.17 Mutations can be
beneficial when they provide the
genetic material for natural
selection and survival of the 13.7.1
13.7 Mutations
A mutation is a change in the genetic material of a cell brought about by a
range of mechanisms including inaccurate replication, errors in translation or
transcription, or DNA damage via exposure to environmental factors such as
excess sunlight. The change can be as large as an entire chromosome or as
small as a single nucleotide in one gene (k
Box 13.17 Mutations can be
beneficial when they provide the
genetic material for natural
selection and survival of the 13.7.1
