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If a person with a mutation reproduces, there is a chance that the mutation may be inherited by their offspring. Whether the mutation will be passed on and expressed in future generations depends on the type of mutation and its mode of inheritance. Some mutations are harmful, while others can be neutral or even beneficial.

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