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Author Topic:   Are mutations truly random or are they guided?
Hyroglyphx
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Message 129 of 134 (549688)
03-09-2010 9:10 PM
Reply to: Message 1 by herebedragons
02-27-2010 11:46 PM


What I am suggesting is that random mutations may not be the all powerful driving force of evolution that they have been thought to be. Instead, it makes more sense that mutations, (and therefore adaptation) are directed by the cell and by cellular processes.
I don't think any reputable evolutionists assert that mutations is the driving force in evolution. It certainly plays a large role, but not the only one.
Genetic drift, isolation, etc play equally important roles which can be demonstrated.

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