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It depends on the age of the person. There are more mutations and defects in eggs as the woman ages. However, as men are constantly producing more sperm cells they will inevitably produce more cells that have mutations. The percentage of sperms cells that have mutations will increase as the man ages.
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What mutations would most likely affect a person's offspring?
Mutations in the germline cells (sperm and egg cells) are most likely to affect a person's offspring because these cells carry genetic information that is passed on to the next generation. Mutations in somatic cells (body cells) are not usually passed on to offspring. Additionally, mutations in genes involved in reproduction or development are more likely to have an impact on offspring.
Which kind of mutation has the greater potential to affect the evolution of a population a mutation to a body cell or a mutation in an egg cell?
Mutations that occur during gametogenesis (formation of egg and sperm) are called germ-line mutations. They are more significant than somatic mutations (which occur in body cells) because they can be transmitted to the next generation whereas somatic mutations are not transmitted to the next generation.
Do boys have many sperm cells more than girls?
women do not have sperm cellsANSWERwomen have egg cells. men have sperm cells
Why are mutations more serious when they occure in a sex cell?
Mutations in sex cells are more serious because they are heritable and affect the next generation. Remember, though, that mutations in somatic cells can cause cancer and tumors but are non- heritable.
What is the term for male reproductive cell?
Male sex cells (gametes) are known as spermatozoa - or simply sperm.
What are egg and sperm cells called?
They are called sex cells, or to be more scientific, gametes.
Would sperm cells with more mitochondria than others have a greater chance of fertilising an egg?
Sperm cells have no mitochondria.
Undifferentiated sperm cells in the male embryo are called what?
Undifferentiated sperm cells in the male embryo are called spermatogonia. These cells undergo mitosis to produce more spermatogonia or differentiate into sperm cells during spermatogenesis.
Are chromosomal mutations more common in plants or animal?
chromosomal mutations can happen in any organism, but they are specially common in plants. Edited answer: Chromosomal mutations are more common in plants because plants remain seated at one place receiving all short of radiations and temperature range.
Why do you think cancer is more common in older people than in younger ones?
As the body ages, the mechanisms which correct errors made during DNA replication become less efficient. This leads to more errors, which leads to more mutations, which in turn can lead to more rogue cells which can become cancerous.
The site of sperm cell maturation is the?
Sperm cells are produced in the seminiferous tubules. Toward the lumen of the seminiferous tubules are layers of more and more mature sperm cells.
Why do some cells have more mitochodria?
Cells such as liver cells, sperm cells and muscle cells have more mitochondria. This is because they are more metabolically active and need a plentiful supply of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) for metabolic processes. For example, many chemical processes occur in liver cells and sperm cells are known for movement.
