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A genetic mutation is a change in a single or several base pair nucleotides in a DNA or RNA molecule. Mutations arise due to random errors during cell replication, as well as mutagens, which are mutation inducing physical or chemical agents.

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What will mutation do if it does not occur in sex cells?

Mutations which do not occur in sex cells are not passed on to the next generation. The mutation will only affect the individual. They could therefore have normal offspring.


When a child is born with a chromosomol mutation when did the mutation occur?

A chromosomal mutation can occur either during the formation of the egg or sperm, or after fertilization when the zygote is forming. This means the mutation could have occurred in the parent's gametes, or during cell division in the early stages of embryo development.


When a child is born with a chromosomal mutation when did mutation occur?

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When a child is born chromosomal mutation when did the mutation occur?

During meiosis


What are the types of mutations that can occur?

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What are mutations that occur at a single point?

Such mutations are called point mutation or gene mutation.


If an enzyme is absent during polypeptide production a mutation can occur?

Yes, if an enzyme necessary for polypeptide production is absent, the process may be disrupted. This could potentially lead to errors in translation, such as misincorporation of incorrect amino acids, which can result in a mutation in the polypeptide sequence.


Which mutation cannot occur in a tRNA encoding gene?

A mutation that changes the start codon of a tRNA gene is unlikely to occur, as that could prevent proper translation of the tRNA. Mutations that disrupt critical structural elements such as the anticodon loop or the acceptor stem are also less likely, as they would affect the tRNA's functionality.


Which of these is one of the conditions for hardy-weinberg equilibrium?

Mutation cannot occur. Apex


What are permanent genetic changes that occur in a body cell called?

rna A mutation.


What is a hardy - weinberg equilibrium?

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How often do mutation occur?

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