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Old 07-14-2011, 12:23 PM   #129
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Pretty much.

An insertion mutation is adding new genetic material, so I would consider that an increase in information. A frameshift mutation can result in completely different gene expression - again new information. Duplication can affect protein function.
So, what do we mean by "information" in a biologocal context?
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