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Mutations allow new versions of DNA combinations to occur. These can be harmful, benign or beneficial. If they are harmful, they tend to be self eliminating, unless they only show up after breeding age. If they are benign, they may not influence the species. If they are beneficial, they create improved varieties of the organisms, resulting in greater diversity and therfore greater adaptability in the species.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoA mutation is a change in the genetic code of one allele of your genetic code. ( rarely does mutation affect both alleles ) Most mutations are neutral, some are deleterious, but sometimes a mutation in the germ line can convey some slight advantage to progeny. An example of this is lactose tolerance in some peoples of the world.
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∙ 8y agoSome mutations can lead to a better advantage in life. Actually, tiny mutations that give a person an advantage over others . This then will be passed on. These are what make us different from protohumans.
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∙ 13y agoi have no idea , i need that question aswel! and soon because need to finish my assignment !!
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∙ 13y agoIt creates the phenomena called Genetic Drift, which provides both genotypic and phenotypic Adaptations.
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What is the most likely effect of an error during DNA translation?
The most likely effect of an error during DNA translation is a mutation. Some mutations are beneficial, some are deadly and some are what is called "nonsense" mutations. Nonsense mutations have no benefits nor do they have any "bad" consequences.
What are known as gene mutations and occur at a single point in the DNA sequence?
Mutations that occur at a single point in the DNA sequence are Point Mutations.
Changes in DNA are called mutations?
the answer is mutations.......................
Mutations are changes in?
changes in DNA
Genetic information is alterd when changes in the DNA sequence is called?
It is called mutations. I'm 100% sure.
What is the most likely effect of an error during DNA translation?
The most likely effect of an error during DNA translation is a mutation. Some mutations are beneficial, some are deadly and some are what is called "nonsense" mutations. Nonsense mutations have no benefits nor do they have any "bad" consequences.
What can cause changes in DNA sequences?
mutations
What are some of possible consequence of mutations?
DNA mutations can cause genetic disorders such as cancer, Diabetes, and Asthma.
Are mutations in the DNA sequence gene transient changes?
Successful mutations will persist. Mutations usually occur during replication. Some mutations will flourish depending on environmental factors.
What are some traits affected by?
some traits are affected by the enviornment, mutations, and your DNA.
What are known as gene mutations and occur at a single point in the DNA sequence?
Mutations that occur at a single point in the DNA sequence are Point Mutations.
Changes in DNA are called mutations?
the answer is mutations.......................
What makes mutations happen?
A mutation in humans is caused by a misconnection of DNA chromosomes and cells. Not all mutations are genetics some are just a fluke with the DNA match up.
How does polymerase prevent mutations?
It checks DNA for errors during replication.
Sometimes mutations in DNA can cause control of the cell cycle to fail. What might happen if such a mutation occurred in a person's DNA?
The failure of DNA replication during the cell cycle can cause mutations. If such mutations occurred in a person's DNA, the person can end up getting cancer.
What is a source of genetic variation that refers to a random error in the genetic code?
Mutations involve changes in the DNA code.
Changes in DNA is called?
mutations
