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Not all mutations are harmful. A mutation the give the organism antibiotic resistance, for example, is quite helpful. A different mutation that causes a necessary protein to misfold may result in death. In general mutations that affect proteins that are necessary for life will result in the death of the organism. One such mutation is in the protein p53 which is necessary to prevent a cell from growing uncontrollable (cancer). A mutation in p53 could result in a cell with damaged DNA to reproduce - this is what we call cancer.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoMutations that would disrupt, remove etc. genetic coding for proteins that are essential for life.
For example, if the sequence that coded for insulin were changed or altered in any way which resulted in the gene not being able to produce insulin anymore, then you would not be able to produce insulin and the mutation would be considered harmful.
Not all mutations are harmful. There are also beneficial and neutral mutations in which the coding could be bettered or unaffected respectively.
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∙ 10y agoSome are harmful because the result of the decoding ends with cells and proteins that don't work. For example sickle cell anemia.There is just one mutation in the very large protein hemoglobin which carries oxygen. In SE, this doesn't work right and the body cells do not get the oxygen they need for growth.
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∙ 11y agoGenetic mutations are not always harmful. A lot of mutations have a positive effect on the host. Some genetic mutations may help the host endure certain conditions in the environment, or eat certain food, or resist a certain superbug or virus, etc etc. However, some mutations can be harmful. Sometimes our little enzymes workers make mistakes and it can cause a "harmful" genetic mutation, such as a third leg or arm, or a third nipple. It really depends on what kind of genetic mutation it is to know if it's bad or good, and a lot of mutations are not harmful, they are just unnecessary and give no benefit to the host nor do they harm the host.
Got this information from my head from last semesters Microbiology course.
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∙ 10y agoNot all mutations are harmful. Some are beneficial. Harmful ones make it harder for an organism to live in their environment. For example a clam without a shell. But some mutations give some an edge. For example a clam with a slightly harder shell.
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∙ 13y agoit can turn evil on you and do gruesome stuff
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∙ 13y agoOne way mutations can be harmful is that they might make you susceptible to a certain kind of disease you are already immune to.
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∙ 13y agoAlways, a mutation leads to cancer.
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Does the environment determine if a mutation is harmful of helpful?
If it is harmful it will not survive long
What could be a harmful mutation?
A mutation in a gene that would predispose someone to a deadly disease, such as breast or ovarian cancer.
What is the difference between helpful and harmful mutation?
a beneficial mutation in an animal, plant, cell or bacteria will allow it to have a better chance of survival and allow it to continue passing on its DNA in its offspring. a harmful mutation does the exact opposite it hinders the animals survival and will eventually lead it's species to extinction.
What is a mutation disease?
A mutation is a permanent change in the DNA sequence of a gene. It may be a minor or a major change; and may be harmful or beneficial.RegardsTime is imaginary
Are point mutations more harmful than frame shift mutations?
The Frameshift mutation affects more codons rather than in a point mutation depending on where it happens.
What is a harmful mutation?
a mutation is sometimes a form of adaptation, but if something changes in the DNA of the species and could possibly be harmful to it, that is a harmful mutation.Examples:-born without a part of the brain-cancer is a form of a harmful mutation-hypoglycemia
Is mutation to species harmful?
it can be, it depends on whether the mutation is useful
A mutation that causes disease resistance in potatoes is a?
harmful mutation
Can Mutation be harmful?
yes some....
Is a mutation deleterious?
A deleterious mutation has a negative effect on the phenotype, and thus decreases the fitness of the organism. (A harmful mutation)
When would mutation not be harmful?
Mutation would not be harmful if the mutation allowed an animal to live longer. This may be the case if an animal that is not normally albino is born albino in a place that gets a lot of snow.
What are some examples of harmful Radiation?
mutation
Why is an albino frog considered a harmful mutation?
its not
Is mutation always harmful for human body?
No. Although there is a chance of a beneficial mutation, the chance of it occurring is almost astronomical. Most mutations are harmful to humans.
Does the environment determine if a mutation is harmful of helpful?
If it is harmful it will not survive long
What is one of a mutation that produces a harmful trait?
Hemophilia.
What could be a harmful mutation?
A mutation in a gene that would predispose someone to a deadly disease, such as breast or ovarian cancer.
