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True or false a mutation is helpful if it improves the chances for survival of the species?
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false
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Why there is need for mutation?
Mutation leads to variation which in some cases is helpful to insects, birds, etc (except humans) to blend in with their environments so there is better survival
What is the difference between helpful and harmful mutation?
a beneficial mutation in an animal, plant, cell or bacteria will allow it to have a better chance of survival and allow it to continue passing on its DNA in its offspring. a harmful mutation does the exact opposite it hinders the animals survival and will eventually lead it's species to extinction.
What happens when a mutation is helpful to a species?
8i
What is a helpful mutation?
its called a butt juice nipple
What are some example of helpful desirable mutation?
Lactose tolerance
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
How are animals helpful in the reproduction of angiosperms?
They help disperse seeds to locations where they won't compete with the parent tree, thus upping their chances of survival, mostly by eating the fruits or when seeds cling onto them.
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.
Whether a mutation is harmful or helpful depends partly on an organism's?
the organism's environment
A mutation is helpful depending on whether it makes the living thing?
better adapted
