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Evolution= the major transition from one type of organism to another occurring at the level of the species and higher taxa.

Mutation= a sudden departure from the parent type in one or more heritable characteristics, caused by a change in a gene or a chromosome.

in other words, evolution is when a horse gives birth to a chicken. etc...

and mutation is when a gene or a chromosome changes.

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