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Mutations are able to be inherited if they occur in your mother or father's sex cells. This is known as a germline mutation.
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What is a permanent heritable change in an allele that produces a different variant of the same trait?
A permanent heritable change in an allele that produces a different variant of the same trait is called a mutation. Mutations can lead to genetic diversity within a population and are the raw material for evolution.
Do all mutations result in heritable changes?
yes, only heritable changes in the DNA come under the perview of mutation.
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 are the main sources of heritable variation in a population?
mutations, recombination, random pairing of gametes
Are mutations heritable?
Yes, mutations are heritable if they occur in germ cells (sperm or egg cells) as they can be passed on to offspring. However, mutations that occur in somatic cells (non-reproductive cells) are not heritable.
How does genetic variation and mutations relate to each other?
mutation brings about variation which is the basis of evolution and the two types of variation are heritable and non-heritable
Why should mutation persist if it kills people?
Mutations are inherently random. The ones which kill people before they can reproduce do not persist, but if the mutation doens't lead to death until later in life, it may, if heritable, persist in later generations.
What is the original source of all variations in heritable traits?
The original source of all variations in heritable traits is genetic mutations. Mutations are changes in the DNA sequence that can create new traits or alter existing ones, providing the basis for genetic diversity within a population.
What do you call a change in the genetic code?
A change in the genetic code is called a mutation. This can result from errors during DNA replication, exposure to mutagens such as chemicals or radiation, or spontaneous changes. Mutations can have various effects on an organism, ranging from no consequences to causing genetic disorders.
A mutation in this cell may be passed to the woman and offspring during?
A mutation in a germ cell (sperm or egg) may be passed to the woman and her offspring during fertilization. If the mutation occurs in the sperm or egg, it can be incorporated into the genetic material of the resulting zygote, leading to heritable changes in the offspring. This type of mutation can affect the offspring's traits and potentially contribute to genetic disorders.
What does Bacteria and viruses change the genotype of an organism through?
Bacteria and viruses change the genotype of an organism through mutation. Mutations are heritable changes in DNA and RNA that changes the genes..
What is the difference between mutation and evolution?
Evolution= the major transition from one type of organism to another occurring at the level of the species and higher taxa. Mutation= a sudden departure from the parent type in one or more heritable characteristics, caused by a change in a gene or a chromosome. in other words, evolution is when a horse gives birth to a chicken. etc... and mutation is when a gene or a chromosome changes. hope this helped
