I enable changes in genetic makeup, shaping the traits of life. What am I?
Category: Science · Difficulty: hard
Hint: Consider how species evolve.
Answer
Mutation
Explanation
Mutations are changes in the DNA sequence that can lead to new traits and contribute to evolution.
This is a hard science riddle — a tricky one that takes a little thought. The answer is Mutation.
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