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Developmental biology examines how cells and organisms grow and develop from fertilized eggs into complex structures, with a particular focus on mutations and how they contribute to these processes. It investigates the genetic and epigenetic mechanisms involved in development, as well as how environmental factors influence growth and differentiation of tissues and organs. This field intertwines closely with genetics and mutation studies, uncovering fundamental insights into gene function, gene regulation, inheritance patterns, and evolutionary processes that shape living beings.