Tiny DNA errors drive all evolution
Minute errors during DNA replication create mutations, fueling evolution and enabling species to adapt and diversify across Earth's changing environments.
Life's incredible diversity stems from tiny mistakes during DNA copying. When cells divide, they duplicate their genetic code, but sometimes errors slip through, like mismatched letters. These small changes, called mutations, introduce new variations into populations, providing the raw material for natural selection to act upon.
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