A change in the genetic instructions that can override a cell's normal cycle of growing and dividing is called a

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A mutation refers to a change in the DNA sequence within a gene or chromosome of an organism that can lead to a change in the trait or characteristic that gene controls. This can include alterations that affect a cell's normal cycle of growth and division, potentially leading to conditions like cancer. Metastasis, tumor, and malignancy are related to the consequences or characteristics of cancerous growths rather than the initial genetic changes.

A Change in the Genetic Instructions That Can Override a Cell's