Gametic mutations occur in the cells of the gonads (which produce sperm and eggs) and may be inherited. There are two types of mutations that can occur in gamete cells: 1. Gene Mutations 2. Chromosomal Mutations
Deletion or Insertion
A mutation can be classified by the somatic cell or the gamete cells.
Mutations that occur at a single point in the DNA sequence are Point Mutations.
Mutations happen in ALL living things (and also in viruses)!!!!!!
Since only gamete cells actually participate in the creation of a new organism, it is only the mutations in gamete cells which are inheritable; mutations in somatic cells are not inheritable.
Gametic mutations occur in the cells of the gonads (which produce sperm and eggs) and may be inherited. There are two types of mutations that can occur in gamete cells: 1. Gene Mutations 2. Chromosomal Mutations
Deletion or Insertion
Mutations that occur at random are called spontaneous mutations.
A mutation can be classified by the somatic cell or the gamete cells.
Mutations that occur at a single point in the DNA sequence are Point Mutations.
Interphase
Such mutations are called point mutation or gene mutation.
Mutations happen in ALL living things (and also in viruses)!!!!!!
Successful mutations will persist. Mutations usually occur during replication. Some mutations will flourish depending on environmental factors.
Mutations that occur in DNA
Mutations can occur in gene processing errors.