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A point mutation, in which one nitrogen base in a codon is substituted for another, may have no effect on an organism. This is true if the base substitution does not change the amino acid that the codon represents, or if the mutation occurs in a non-critical location in the protein so that the protein's structure is not changed significantly and the protein is still able to function.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe three types of mutation are deletions, insertions and point mutations. The type of mutation that has no effect on phenotype is point mutation.
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∙ 11y agoIt is neither helpful nor harmful./
Recessive mutation
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∙ 7y agoMost have some effect but the one that has the least chance of causing a change in the protein is a point mutation.
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∙ 14y agoA silent mutation.
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∙ 12y agoa neutral mutation
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∙ 13y agosilent mutation
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∙ 10y agoA silent mutation
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∙ 14y agorecessive
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What is a mutation that affects the gametes of an organism?
A mutation that affects the gametes of an organism is called
What is it called when an organism undergoes a permanent change?
metamorphesis
What are the affects of a mutation?
MutationA mutation produces an abnormal gene, which may limit, not effect, or enhance the ability of an organism to survive and reproduce. A mutation does not have any set effects on the organism, as the mutated gene may not change the appearance of the organism. Mutations of normal cells in an organism can cause cancer, as cancer is just normal cells that have been damaged in such a way as to grow out of control.
What is the result if mutations occur during meiosis?
The offspring of the organism will have a mutation.
A mutation changes a gene in a cell in the stomach of an organism This mutation could cause a change in?
b: the organism, but not its offspring
What type of mutation is likely to have the least effect on an organism?
A silent mutation has the least effect on an organism. It is when the codon is changed to the same amino acid.
What is a mutation that affects the gametes of an organism?
A mutation that affects the gametes of an organism is called
Is a mutation deleterious?
A deleterious mutation has a negative effect on the phenotype, and thus decreases the fitness of the organism. (A harmful mutation)
A change in DNA is?
A change in an organism's DNA is called mutation.
What seems to determine the magnitude of a mutation's effect?
Control genes determine the magnitude of a mutation's effect. Mutations in these parts of the genome can substantially change the way the organism is built.
What is it called when an organism undergoes a permanent change?
metamorphesis
What do you call a change of the DNA in an organism that result in a new trait?
A heritable character or genetic character
What is a sudden change in an organism called?
An unexpected change in an organisms trait is a mutation.
What are the affects of a mutation?
MutationA mutation produces an abnormal gene, which may limit, not effect, or enhance the ability of an organism to survive and reproduce. A mutation does not have any set effects on the organism, as the mutated gene may not change the appearance of the organism. Mutations of normal cells in an organism can cause cancer, as cancer is just normal cells that have been damaged in such a way as to grow out of control.
What is a mutation that causes the death of an organism?
Lethal Mutation.
A mutation that results in the death of the organism is a?
lethal mutation
What is the result if mutations occur during meiosis?
The offspring of the organism will have a mutation.
