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Mutations that succeed [are beneficial] provide Evolution, so not at all.
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∙ 11y agoNo there are some mutations that are beneficial
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Does the environment determine if a mutation is harmful of helpful?
If it is harmful it will not survive long
What could be a harmful mutation?
A mutation in a gene that would predispose someone to a deadly disease, such as breast or ovarian cancer.
What is the difference between helpful and harmful mutation?
a beneficial mutation in an animal, plant, cell or bacteria will allow it to have a better chance of survival and allow it to continue passing on its DNA in its offspring. a harmful mutation does the exact opposite it hinders the animals survival and will eventually lead it's species to extinction.
What is a mutation disease?
A mutation is a permanent change in the DNA sequence of a gene. It may be a minor or a major change; and may be harmful or beneficial.RegardsTime is imaginary
Are point mutations more harmful than frame shift mutations?
The Frameshift mutation affects more codons rather than in a point mutation depending on where it happens.
What is a harmful mutation?
a mutation is sometimes a form of adaptation, but if something changes in the DNA of the species and could possibly be harmful to it, that is a harmful mutation.Examples:-born without a part of the brain-cancer is a form of a harmful mutation-hypoglycemia
Is mutation to species harmful?
it can be, it depends on whether the mutation is useful
A mutation that causes disease resistance in potatoes is a?
harmful mutation
Can Mutation be harmful?
yes some....
What is beneficial mutations?
Well, there is no specific type of mutation that is beneficial. They can be harmful, helpful, or have no effect at all.
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)
When would mutation not be harmful?
Mutation would not be harmful if the mutation allowed an animal to live longer. This may be the case if an animal that is not normally albino is born albino in a place that gets a lot of snow.
What are some examples of harmful Radiation?
mutation
Why is an albino frog considered a harmful mutation?
its not
Is mutation always harmful for human body?
No. Although there is a chance of a beneficial mutation, the chance of it occurring is almost astronomical. Most mutations are harmful to humans.
Why are some mutation not harmful?
Some mutations can be deadly, harmful, or have no effect. Correct, not all mutations are harmful. Some mutations could even have a positive effect and help the creature adapt.
Does the environment determine if a mutation is harmful of helpful?
If it is harmful it will not survive long
