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Mutations usually make things function less well. Occasionally they provide an advantage. If the organism is a pathogen the mutation may make the organism more or less virulent.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoIf a virus mutates then it may change its shape making ti able to bind to the cell and enter into the cell.
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Why is using a virus to change a cells DNA dangerous?
DNA change/ mutations can be dangerous
What is the most likely effect of an error during DNA translation?
The most likely effect of an error during DNA translation is a mutation. Some mutations are beneficial, some are deadly and some are what is called "nonsense" mutations. Nonsense mutations have no benefits nor do they have any "bad" consequences.
What is a virus that doesn't immediately effect a hosts cell functions?
Lysogenic virus.
What effect can mutations have on viruses?
i think that most of the mutated genes have more then one thing wrong with them
How does enzyme restriction limit the affect of a virus?
Effect
What effect can mutations on a virus?
They create genetic variations.
When was Mutations of Bacteria from Virus Sensitivity to Virus Resistance created?
Mutations of Bacteria from Virus Sensitivity to Virus Resistance was created in 1943.
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.
Why do mutations that occur in the skin or nervous system tend to have little effect on the evolution of a species?
Most mutations that occur have a neutral effect, or none at all, so they would not affect evolution. Organisms with mutations that cause detrimental impact typically will not survive; therefore, they will not reproduce, and the mutation will not be passed on, so the species will not be affected overall. Beneficial mutations are typically the only mutations that will affect an organism's posterity and the evolution of its species, but good mutations are very rare. This is why most mutations have little effect on the evolution of a species.
Why is using a virus to change a cells DNA dangerous?
DNA change/ mutations can be dangerous
Do all mutations affect the protein results?
No. Point mutations may have no effect on the protein, however, they can also be very harmful.
Mutations that occur in skin or lung cells have little effect on the evolution of a species because mutations in these cells?
cannot be passed on to offspring
How mutations might affect the traits of an animal?
it could alter the way the animal moves and how the body works
What are the effect of Melissa virus?
The Melissa virus is a mass-mailing macro virus. It can effect email that is sent and infect the computer when the email is opened.
What is the most likely effect of an error during DNA translation?
The most likely effect of an error during DNA translation is a mutation. Some mutations are beneficial, some are deadly and some are what is called "nonsense" mutations. Nonsense mutations have no benefits nor do they have any "bad" consequences.
What is the significance of mutations to living things?
Many, if not most, mutations are neutral, meaning that they have little or no effect on the expression of genes or the function of the proteins for which they code.
A characteristic of mutations is that they usually?
Mutations are random. They may be beneficial, detrimental, or have no effect at all.
