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Q: Why are mutations called agents of change?
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What is spontaneous and induced mutations?

Mutations which are artifically induced with the help of mutagenic agents are called induced mutations


What genetic material are called mutations?

Sudden genetic change in the DNA of an organism called mutations.


What is Any permanent change in the genetic material is called a?

it is called a mutations


A sudden permanent change in a organisms dna called?

Gene


Mutagenic agents are substances that?

Increase the rate of gene mutations


Any permanent change in the genetic material of a cell is called?

mutations


What causes genetic mutations?

Mutations are changes in the nucleotide sequences in a genome. Most often, these minor mistaks are corrected by in-built repair mechanisms and many mutations go unnoticed an are not harmful. Harmful mutations cause diseases in many cases. There are several factors that promote the formation of mutations. These factors are called mutagenic agents. Mutagenic agents are divided into: chemical and physical mutagens. UV radiation is an example of a physical mutagen and Nitrous acid is an expample of a chemical mutagen


Mutations that occur at random are called?

Mutations that occur at random are called spontaneous mutations.


Genetic information is alterd when changes in the DNA sequence is called?

It is called mutations. I'm 100% sure.


What is a random change in DNA called?

It is called Mutation . It is a spontaneous change in a chromosome or DNA .


What causes of genetic mutation?

Mutations are changes in the nucleotide sequences in a genome. Most often, these minor mistaks are corrected by in-built repair mechanisms and many mutations go unnoticed an are not harmful. Harmful mutations cause diseases in many cases. There are several factors that promote the formation of mutations. These factors are called mutagenic agents. Mutagenic agents are divided into: chemical and physical mutagens. UV radiation is an example of a physical mutagen and Nitrous acid is an expample of a chemical mutagen


Changes in DNA are called mutations?

the answer is mutations.......................