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Duplication (Chromosome Mutation) — Definition & Examples

By Gabi Slizewska

Farmers use selective breeding to promote the mating of plants that have desired characteristics. Often, they prefer polyploid plants which tend to be larger. What kind of mutation are these farmers selecting for?

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Type a concept, like “slope” or “photosynthesis”.

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