Basis of differentiation | Mutation | Recombination |
Definition | Is an alteration in the nucleotide sequence of a gene or chromosome | Is a process that breaks and recombines DNA segments to create new nucleotide rearrangements |
Causes | May be caused by chemicals, radiation, or erroneous replication | Is an enzyme controlled mechanism that usually occurs naturally |
Result | Results in an alteration in the genome’s nucleotide sequence, which changes the genome on a massive scale | Results in rearrangement of a chromosomal segment, which causes minor changes to the genome |
Location | May occur at random places of the genome | Is usually location specific |
Occurrence | Can occur at any time | Occurs during cell division |
Copying genes | Does not copy genes | May copy genes in the genome |
Repairing | May be repaired by the cell’s repair systems | Is sometimes a repair process |
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