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To explain: The way through which mutations may cause modifications to the genetic material that is harmful for reproduction and sustenance of life.

Introduction: A mutation can occur in an organism because of modification of base pairs in DNA. There are a number of factors present in the environment that can act as mutagens, which can influence the cell cycle pathway and cause the mutation.

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