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Mutation theory of evolution suggests that new species arise from the occurrence of mutations. Here are a few examples: Polyploid angiosperms: Plants that have more than two sets of chromosomes due to a mutation. Genome duplication in yeast: The entire genome of the budding yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, was duplicated early in its evolution.
Polyploid angiosperms: Plants that have more than two sets of chromosomes due to a mutation.
Genome duplication in yeast: The entire genome of the budding yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, was duplicated early in its evolution.
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