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What is the probability of finding a mutation in one particular gene on the chromosome?

April 26, 2017CHROMOSOME gene mutation particular probability

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What is the probability of finding a mutation in one particular gene on the chromosome?

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Spontaneous mutations in a particular gene are typically very rare. Treatment with mutagens can increase the probability of getting a mutation in the gene, but it also increases the probability of getting other mutations in the chromosome as well.