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A mutation is an evolution of the deceased ancestors which takes decades to form. Example: in the past, whales had legs and elephants never had trunks--million years later (present time), whales have fins and elephants have trunks. An adaptation is getting used to--like bacteria becoming resistance towards antibiotics and how we, humans, are suited with most of the environment around us. How can a mutation lead to an adaptation? Adaptation tends to be faster than mutation, but both help the organism to survive; natural selection. Since mutation is known to occur randomly; mutation can lead to adaptation by "choosing" an organism for the "survival of the fittest". Additionally, an adaptation is a mutation. When an mutation is occurring, genes are passed down from generation to generation. As more and more organisms are inheriting the mutation, they become a typical part of the species. The mutation has become an adaption.
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∙ 11y agoThere are seven ( so we think ) polytropic genes that contribute to height in humans. Assume one of those genes, in the gonads, went through a copying error in replication. Now you have a mutation that will be inherited. Since these genes are additive to height, each one contributes something and in concert to the human height of the progeny, you have a variation in an organism. Perhaps taller, perhaps shorter, but natural selection looks for the incrementally beneficial trait to promote against the immediate environment, or culls the detrimental trait.
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∙ 14y agoNo, most mutations weaken or are fatal to the organism. Only the rare mutation that provides a particular advantage will survive.
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How does mutation lead to evolution?
its called survival of the fittest. if by some chance there is a mutation during a time of change in a living things surroundings and the mutation helps that living thing survive while other living things not "fit" to survive that change will have a lesser chance of surving. If that mutation passes on to the mutated living things children then that is what leads to evolution in living things.
What is mimicry adaptation?
A Mimicry Adaptation
What characteristic describes a long term response to the environment?
adaptation
What is the source of frog mutation?
Pesticides are believed to be one source of frog mutation.
Is hibernation an adaptation?
it is a behavioral adaptation because it is doing it EX. a bear hibernates :-)
How is mutation different from an adaptation?
nutation
What can mutation lead to?
There are a few activities that are unsafe because they lead to dismemberment and mutation of the body. Playing with guns and or hunting can lead to mutation or dismemberment.
Is a pesticide resistant bug caused by a mutation or an adaptation?
usually adaptation but mutations could happen
What Activities can lead to mutation?
There are a few activities that are unsafe because they lead to dismemberment and mutation of the body. Playing with guns and or hunting can lead to mutation or dismemberment.
Is mutation the same as successful reproduction?
A mutation is basically a change in genes. They may be good or bad. A good mutation is also known as an adaptation.
What of the four evolutionary mechanisms is responsible for adaptation?
Mutation, Reproduction.
What is a generic term for something that leads to a new adaptation?
A mutation
What describes a evolution as a slow ongoing process?
i beleive its adaptation or mutation
How virus mutation is like Darwin's concept of adaptation?
Virus mutation is akin to Darwin's concept of adaptation in that both involve changes in the genetic makeup of a population over time to better suit the environment. Mutations in viruses can lead to new characteristics that may provide them with a survival advantage, similar to how natural selection drives adaptation in species. Ultimately, both processes result in the emergence of better-adapted individuals that are more likely to survive and reproduce.
What does mutation and sexual reproduction lead to?
Microevolution
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
Are mutations helpful or harmful to an organism?
Mutations are both! Mutations lead to genetic variation. (so does fertilization) It gives the organism greater chance of survival if the environment changes. Mutations could lead to different height or eye color etc. They could also lead to disadvantages as well. If the adaptation in an environment is tall and a mutation is made for short then the mutation isn't very advantagoes. If the environments adaptation is for an immunity to a chemical like pesticides vs bugs and a bug has an immunity due to mutation then it is beneficial
