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Mutations that occur at random are called?
Mutations that occur at random are called spontaneous mutations.
What are the dangerous mutations that occur in sickle cell anemia?
Red blood cell changed due to sickle cell
What are known as gene mutations and occur at a single point in the DNA sequence?
Mutations that occur at a single point in the DNA sequence are Point Mutations.
Mutations in DNA often occur during replication During which phase of the cell cycle do such mutations occur?
Interphase
Which mutation is the most dangerous?
There is no definite answer to this question many types of mutations can cause death and I'd say that's the most dangerous effect of a mutation. Large Scale mutations, like deletions or amplifications, usually cause the most damage because they effect whole chromosomes. Small Scale mutations are usually less dangerous because they only effect one gene. The worst small scale mutations are insertions and deletions because they change the reading frame. In my personal opinion, harmful mutations that occur in the tumor suppressor genes are the most dangerous because they are what prevent the mutations in cell from being duplicated and without them working a mutated cell can replicate uncontrollably.
Can mutations occur in jellyfish?
Mutations happen in ALL living things (and also in viruses)!!!!!!
What are mutations that occur at a single point?
Such mutations are called point mutation or gene mutation.
Are mutations in the DNA sequence gene transient changes?
Successful mutations will persist. Mutations usually occur during replication. Some mutations will flourish depending on environmental factors.
What is a facets of life?
Mutations that occur in DNA
Is it true that only mutations in gametes can be passed from parent to offspring?
Gametic mutations occur in the cells of the gonads (which produce sperm and eggs) and may be inherited. There are two types of mutations that can occur in gamete cells: 1. Gene Mutations 2. Chromosomal Mutations
What can occur for limited gene flow?
Mutations can occur in gene processing errors.
Mutations that occur at one single nitrogen base are referred to as?
Mutations that occur at one single nitrogen base are referred to as a point mutation.
