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Each cell contains 23 pairs of chromosomes. That's 46 chromosomes in total. The mother and father both have their own unique genes, but when sex cells are produced (gametes) the cells only contain half of the amount of the parent's genes, effectively meaning that a sperm cell has only 23 chromosomes, just like the egg cell. When sexual intercourse occurs, both gametes combine and swap around genes so that the child inherits some from the mother AND the father. This is how genes are passed down.
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∙ 13y agoColor blindness, left-handed tendency although it may skip generations. hair color and curliness also balding
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∙ 14y agohumans are an example because no one human is alike
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∙ 10y agoVariations are passed from parent to offspring through the inheritance of DNA molecues
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∙ 14y agoit is called heredity
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What mutation occurs in a brain cell this mutation will be passed on to?
A mutation taking place in brain cell can't be passed on to next generation but it may cause a tumor .
What will mutation do if it occurs in a sex cell?
There offspring with mutations
How would a mutation affect the next generation?
If the mutation were in the gametes. Male and female reproductive cells.
Which kind of mutation has the greater potential to affect the evolution of a population a mutation to a body cell or a mutation in an egg cell?
Mutations that occur during gametogenesis (formation of egg and sperm) are called germ-line mutations. They are more significant than somatic mutations (which occur in body cells) because they can be transmitted to the next generation whereas somatic mutations are not transmitted to the next generation.
How is culture passed on from generation to generation?
Culture is passed on to the next generation by sharing and exposing the next generation to that culture. Educating and sharing are the top methods that encourage culture to be passed on from one generation to the next.
How are mutations passed from on generation to the next?
The DNA replicates with the mutation on it, spreading it
Can a Mutation can be called a Deformity?
A mutation can be called a deformity, because a mutation is passed on, it is like a gene being passed down the pedigree, and in the pedigree there can be a deformity that will be passed on to the next generation. :.
What mutation occurs in a brain cell this mutation will be passed on to?
A mutation taking place in brain cell can't be passed on to next generation but it may cause a tumor .
How can mutation affect the mRNA?
Mutations not only change the DNA, but a change to the DNA will change the mRNA. This explains why a mutation in one generation can be passed on to the next generation.
What will mutation do if it occurs in a sex cell?
There offspring with mutations
Can a cat eye syndromoe chromosomal mutation be passed on to the next generation?
Potentially, any genetic mutation can be passed on...... i think to tell you the truth WOT THE HELLL U ON ABOUT
Could a mutation in a cell in the liver of a human be passed on?
For a mutation to be passed onto the next generation it must be on sex chromosome. If mutation occurs in somatic cells of our body, it will not be passed on to the offspring(s). Mutation that changes one or few base pairs in the DNA is called point mutation.
Where does a mutation have to occur for it to passed to the next generation?
In the cells that will divide to become eggs or sperm (or the eggs or sperm themselves).
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.
Why might extremely destructive mutations rarely be passed on to offspring?
Extremely destructive mutation generally lead to the death of the person and hence can not be passed the next generation.
If a parent had an egg or sperm cell would the mutation be passed on?
yes, actually. when a sex cell is damaged, the mutations can be passed from generation to generation
How would a mutation affect the next generation?
If the mutation were in the gametes. Male and female reproductive cells.
