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Solve the following problem using Python, implementing the functions described below, one line at a time
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Description:
 def apply(self, coordinates):
 """Generate, apply and return a random manipulation"""

        transform = self.get_transformation(coordinates)
        result = MolecularDistortion(self.affected_atoms, transform)
        result.apply(coordinates)
        return result