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A Mutation is helpful if it helps the Mutated survive more readily in the wild. If a hummingbird needs a longer beak because a flower is long, then it mutates over generationsd to accomidate the problem
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∙ 14y agoMost people would say mutagens are not...
However in theory if you knew what mutagens do...
You may find a few that can improve you...
I doubt to the extent of any Marvel or DC comic book hero...
But you might be able to repair things your ancestors screwed up...
BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL WITH ANY SORT OF MUTAGEN
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∙ 14y agoMutagenesis is important because it effects all living organisms. It can be a major factor in many human diseases (e.g. cancer). In a more constructive light, it is the driving force behind evolution and is how organisms can develop adaptations to their environments.
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∙ 14y agomutation are generally harmful. sometimes or very rarely is a mutation beneficial, but when a mutation is beneficial the mutation is passed down the generation. over a very long period of time, mutations in a population will create a new species which is adapted to its environment
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∙ 13y agoa bad mutation would be if your DNA coded for you not to be able to digest fats. you would starve to death.
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∙ 10y agoA genetic mutation is helpful if it increases the chance of an organism reproducing. For example being better able to compete for resources and/or find a mate.
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What happens when a mutation is helpful to a species?
8i
What is a helpful mutation called?
its called a butt juice nipple
A mutation in mice causes the coat to be twice as large as normal in what enviorments would this mutation be helpful?
it would be in the industrial invirments
What are the causes of mutation?
Mutation is caused when chunks of chromosomes cut taken or fall off. So the chromosome with the DNA causes a mutation which sometimes is helpful but mosty hard to live with.
A mutation is helpful depending on whether it makes the living thing?
better adapted
What happens when a mutation is helpful to a species?
8i
What is a helpful mutation?
its called a butt juice nipple
What is a helpful mutation called?
its called a butt juice nipple
What are some example of helpful desirable mutation?
Lactose tolerance
A mutation in mice causes the coat to be twice as large as normal in what enviorments would this mutation be helpful?
it would be in the industrial invirments
Why is a mutation that results in larger than normal corn kernels helpful?
No
What are the causes of mutation?
Mutation is caused when chunks of chromosomes cut taken or fall off. So the chromosome with the DNA causes a mutation which sometimes is helpful but mosty hard to live with.
A mutation is helpful depending on whether it makes the living thing?
better adapted
True or false a mutation is helpful if it improves the chances for survival of the species?
false
Whether a mutation is harmful or helpful depends partly on an organism's?
the organism's environment
A new mutation in mice cause the coast to be twice as normal In what environment would this mutation be helpful why?
New mutation in mice causes the coast to be normal in today's world. This is a well ask question.
How could a mutation be helpful rather than harmful?
a bad mutation would be if your DNA coded for you not to be able to digest fats. you would starve to death.
