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Increasing a population's mutation rate would increase the chances of individuals within the population having desirable traits, which can then be selected for using breeding techniques.
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∙ 14y agoIf the mutation is beneficial to the organism in a way that helps it survive and reproduce more efficiently, it wil pass the trait on to it's offspring. It's offspring continues to reproduce more efficiently than the original species. The older species gradually dies off, leaving the new, better organism to thrive.
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∙ 14y agoThey can use radiation and chemicals.
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A breeder will use inbreeding to induce mutations.
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∙ 13y agoin hope to create a trait from that mutation that is good so that it can be passed on to generations of its offspring
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∙ 12y agoMUTATIOn is a sudden change at the level of chromosome and genes, It may occur due to ionizing rediation, ultravoilate rediation chemical mutation called mutagens
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∙ 14y agoTo increase genetic variation.
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∙ 11y agoproduce new and desirable phenotypes.
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Can mutations add information in organisms?
mutations in dna can be advantageous and lead to charecteristics that help a person survive or increase it chances of survival.
Why aren't somatic mutations passed on to the next generation?
most genes mutations are recessive, and since most organisms have two of every genes, the normal genes will dominate the recessive genes.
When changes occur in the genes of six cells theses changes will lead to what?
It will lead to mutations in the parent organisms =)
What are some ways that mutations in some living things are helpful to those organisms but harmful to humans?
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What living things have mutations?
All living "Organic" things or life forms will mutate as a process of natural selection. This ensures that the strongest species survives. Without mutations, organisms would not evolve or improve their success to survive!
The mutations that breeders induce in organisms are passed on to the organisms?
offspring
Scientists use radiation and chemicals to induce what?
It's mutations.
Why do breeders sometimes induce mutations in the organisms they are working with?
It is so called artificial selection and there is no inducing necessary. Only to find some different features and allow to have descendants to their bearers.
Is 'mutations are beneficial to organisms' a true statement about mutations?
Usually mutations have deleterious effects to the organism, but occasionally there are beneficial mutations. Such mutations drive evolution.
Although genetic mutations may occur spontaneously in organisms the incidence of such mutations may be increased by?
Radioactive substances in the environment
Is it possible for thermophilic organisms to induce infections in warmblooded animals?
Is it possible for thermophilic prganisms to induce infections in warm blooded animals
Can mutations add information in organisms?
mutations in dna can be advantageous and lead to charecteristics that help a person survive or increase it chances of survival.
A sudden permanent change in a organisms dna called?
Gene
What is the define of mutagen?
An external agent that increases the rate of mutations of cells or organisms.
Do all organisms follow the rules of genetics?
Yes they do. There are, of course, occasional mutations.
Are all mutation detrimental?
Certainly not, some mutations create novelty in the organisms.
Are most of the fruits and vegetables you get at a supermarket the product of accidental mutations?
Every life form is probably the product of accidental mutations! Nowadays mutations are not necessarily accidental--they are called genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
