EVOLUTION CONNECTION Identify the evolutionary mechanisms that might account for the origin and persistence of cell-to-cell signaling systems in prokaryotes.
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Mutation: This is the primary source of genetic variation in prokaryotes. Mutations can lead to new traits, such as the ability to produce signaling molecules or receptors. If these traits provide a survival advantage, they can become more common in the population Show more…
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