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Mutator allele

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An allele that increases the rate of mutations. In an asexual lineage it can hitchhike with a beneficial change, despite also increasing the production of harmful changes; genetic recombination can weaken that association.

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  • Past exam of the genetics course of the University of Cambridge / 2025 / Paper 4 / 7 / Solution

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