Permanent, heritable changes in genetic information (DNA)are called:
A)evolution.
B)defects.
C)phenotypes.
D)alleles.
E)mutations.

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Mutations are changes in the genetic information (DNA) that can be passed on to the next generation and can result in heritable changes in phenotypes. Evolution refers to changes in the frequency of alleles in a population over time. Defects and phenotypes are not necessarily always related to genetic changes. Alleles are alternative forms of a gene that can arise through mutation, but they do not necessarily represent permanent, heritable changes in genetic information.

Permanent, Heritable Changes in Genetic Information (DNA)are Called