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doyne syndrome
If you have an organism that already works, and you introduce a random change, the chances are that the change will disrupt some system and make it worse, rather than by fortunate accident making it work better. But remember that even though most mutations are harmful, some are beneficial. It's like winning a genetic lottery. Sometimes you get lucky. Without beneficial mutations, evolution could not happen.
Guido Larkin
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What are some examples of harmful Radiation?
mutation
Can Mutation be harmful?
yes some....
What factors causing mutation?
Mutagens are chemical or physical factors that increase the rate of mutation. Some are natural, and some are synthetic. Some examples of mutagens are: - Cosmic rays - Some viruses - Harmful atomic radiation - Recreational drugs - Tobacco - Alcohol - Pesticides - Asbestos - Soot
Why are some mutation not harmful?
Some mutations can be deadly, harmful, or have no effect. Correct, not all mutations are harmful. Some mutations could even have a positive effect and help the creature adapt.
A mutation is harmful to an organism if?
Mutations are harmful if they decrease the function of some part of the body. Unfortunately, this is the case far more often than them making an improvement.
What environmental factors cause mutations?
Mutagens are chemical or physical factors that increase the rate of mutation. Some are natural, and some are synthetic. Some examples of mutagens are: - Cosmic rays - Some viruses - Harmful atomic radiation - Recreational drugs - Tobacco - Alcohol - Pesticides - Asbestos - Soot
Are all mutation harmful?
Mutations that succeed [are beneficial] provide Evolution, so not at all.
When one pair of bases is replaced in a gene it is called?
It is called a point mutation. Depending on where the bases are, as far as in the codon, some are not harmful.
What is the difference between heredity and mutation?
Heredity is how information is based from one generation to the next; encoded in the DNA molecule. A mutation is a mistake that is made in the DNA. Most mutations have no affect, some are harmful, and a small number confer an advantage. Natural Selection works to eliminate the harmful and enhance the beneficial.
What is the function of mutated gene?
to enable mutation in adapting the host to its changing environments, and so keep up with natuaral selection. A mutation of a gene is a gene that is expressed differently from the majority of the species. Some mutations are harmful; ie: cancer, and some are helpful whilst others are niether harmful nor beneficial (ie: the gene for ginger hair).
What are examples of rhetorical questions about is homework helpful or harmful?
Some people think that homework is helpful
Is this mutation dominant or recessive?
it depends on what mutation you speak of. some are and some are not.
