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Mutations are changes in DNA. Most are neutral or beneficial. Mutations have allowed animals to adapt to new environments and new species to evolve.
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A mutation that causes disease resistance in potatoes is a?
harmful mutation
Is mutation to species harmful?
it can be, it depends on whether the mutation is useful
Can Mutation be harmful?
yes some....
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
What is beneficial mutations?
Well, there is no specific type of mutation that is beneficial. They can be harmful, helpful, or have no effect at all.
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.
Why are some mutation not harmful?
Some mutations can be deadly, harmful, or have no effect. Correct, not all mutations are harmful. Some mutations could even have a positive effect and help the creature adapt.
Why is an albino frog considered a harmful mutation?
its not
What are some examples of harmful Radiation?
mutation
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
