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Mutations are rare, and occur because of _____.

an error in DNA replication
migration of organisms to a new population
a natural event, such as an earthquake

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An error in DNA replication. hope this help

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User Abhilash L R
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Mutations result from an error in DNA replication, should it be from an alien source (like radiation) or simply a mistake in replication. Migration of organisms to a new population would alter the DNA by adding new genes, but it would not mutate them.
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