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What is a run-on sentence.

A run-on sentence occurs when a sentence has two or more independent clauses improperly joined. A run-on sentence can be resolved by using a period, semicolon, or a conjunction such as 'and'.

How does using Nick Carraway as a narrator in "The Great Gatsby" affect the novel?

Using Nick Carraway as a narrator in "The Great Gatsby" provides a lens for the reader to view and understand Gatsby with. By placing the character of Nick as well versed in the social habits of the wealthy, he allows the reader to understand Gatsby's life is fabricated. Gatsby is desperately trying to fit in with the old money social class, and is in many ways, failing. Nick as the narrator can help the reader understand this aspect of Gatsby's character.

What is the definition of a genetic mutation?

A genetic mutation is an alteration in in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene. It can be a change in a base pair or a large segment of the chromosome. A mutation can result in a phenotypic trait changing, but not always.