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Why does mutation play such an important role in creating genetic diversity in bacteria?
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In genetics, a mutation is a change in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene. This change can be beneficial, harmful, or neutral. In bacteria, mutations can occur at a rate of one in every 200 bacteria. Show more…
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