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In prokaryotes cell transformation is an alteration of the cell from the uptake, genomic incorporation, and expression of foreign genetic material.
In eukaryotes this is called transfection. Transformation in eukaryotes is reserved to describe an alteration of the cell that results in a tumor cell phenotype.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoA genetic mutation is any change in the base sequence of DNA. These changes can be an insertion, deletion, translocation (moved) or substitution of base pairs.
Because of this change in the DNA sequence, a different or a faulty amino acid will be coded for. This can change chemical pathways. New alleles are created only through mutations and so it is a source for genetic variation in a population.
Not all mutations are necessarily "bad", some may actually benefit the organism.
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∙ 15y agoWhen a cell replicates using mitosis, the ideal result is a perfectly identical "sister" cell. When a cell replicates and the resulting cell is different than the original cell we call it a mutation.
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∙ 13y agoa mutation in a cell that will produce gametes, or germ cell. This means the mutation will be passed down to the organism's offspring. A somatic cell mutation is a mutation that can occur in all cells besides germ cells.
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∙ 11y agochanging of amino acjd code for particular protein at one point in dna due to external factors & genetic variations
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∙ 10y agoany event that changes genetic structure; any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism
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Difference between body cell mutation and sex cell mutation?
A mutation in a sex cell may be passed on to an offspring. A mutation in a somatic (body) cell cannot be passed on to an offspring, but can potentially cause cancer in the person who has the mutation.
The original source of genetic variation that serves as the raw material for natural selection is what?
Generally, mutation.
What is the difference in DNA between parent call and daughter cells?
A cell that undergoes mitosis, such as a bacteria cell, splits to create an identical cell (daughter cell) that has identical DNA. So, when a cells split to multiply and grow, there DNA is the same, unless a mutation occurs.
What are two types of mutation?
From another angle: beneficial and detrimental.
Why do you need to use safety screens in a science lab?
to protect someone 4rm over exposure radiation which causes genetic mutation, baldness,sickle cell anaemia etc.
How does a mutation in a sex cell differ from a mutation in a non- sex cell?
A mutation in a sex cell may be passed on to an offspring. A mutation in a somatic (body) cell cannot be passed on to an offspring, but can potentially cause cancer in the person who has the mutation.
How does a mutation in a sex cell differ in a mutation in a non-sex cell?
A mutation in a sex cell may be passed on to an offspring. A mutation in a somatic (body) cell cannot be passed on to an offspring, but can potentially cause cancer in the person who has the mutation.
How does a mutation in sex cell differ from mutation in a non sex cell?
A mutation in a sex cell may be passed on to an offspring. A mutation in a somatic (body) cell cannot be passed on to an offspring, but can potentially cause cancer in the person who has the mutation.
How does mutation in a sex cell differ from mutation in a non-sex cell?
A mutation in a sex cell may be passed on to an offspring. A mutation in a somatic (body) cell cannot be passed on to an offspring, but can potentially cause cancer in the person who has the mutation.
How does a mutation in a sex differ from a from a mutation in a non-sex cell?
A mutation in a sex cell can be passed on to an offspring. A mutation in a non-sex cell cannot be passed on to an offspring.
How does a mutation in a cell affect an organism?
A mutation in a sex cell means that the mutation can be passed on to the individuals offspring. If the mutation just occurred in a somatic cell, it would not be passed down.
How does a mutation in a sex cells differ in a mutation in a non sex cell?
A mutation in a sex cell may be passed on to an offspring. A mutation in a somatic (body) cell cannot be passed on to an offspring, but can potentially cause cancer in the person who has the mutation.
How does a mutation in a sex cells differ from a mutation in a non sex cell?
A mutation in a sex cell may be passed on to an offspring. A mutation in a somatic (body) cell cannot be passed on to an offspring, but can potentially cause cancer in the person who has the mutation.
What cell mutation can be inherited?
Sickle cell anemia is an example of a cell mutation that can be inherited.
Explain why a mutation in a sperm or egg cell has different consequences that one in a heart cell?
A mutation in a sperm or egg cell means that the mutation while most likely be passed down to the offspring of that organism. If the mutation is in anything but a gamete, it will not be passed down.
What can result in Cell death or mutation?
Deviation can destroy cell, causing death/mutation.
A mutation that occurs in a diploid cell can be inherited only if?
Mutation occurs in a cell that produces gemetes
