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Mutations in DNA molecules can occur when

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there are errors in the DNA replication process or when the DNA is damaged by external factors such as radiation or certain chemicals. Additionally, mutations can also occur due to errors in the repair processes that fix damaged DNA. Mutations can result in changes to the sequence of nucleotides in the DNA molecule, which can alter the instructions that the DNA carries and potentially lead to changes in gene expression or the functioning of proteins.
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