cause a mutation

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• Exposure to certain chemicals can cause a mutation in DNA.
• The scientists are studying which environmental factors might cause a mutation.
• A single base pair change can sometimes cause a mutation with significant effects.
• It is theorized that radiation could cause a mutation leading to new species.
• Genetic engineers aim to selectively cause a mutation for beneficial traits.
• Accidental damage to chromosomes can cause a mutation during cell division.
• Researchers investigated whether the drug would cause a mutation in lab animals.
• Some viruses are known to cause a mutation in the host's genome.
• Over time, spontaneous errors in replication can cause a mutation.
• The new gene therapy technique attempts to cause a mutation to correct genetic defects.