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Why are mutations that occur in an organism's body cells not passed to its offsprings?
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∙ 14y ago
because if it occurs in a body cell the mutation will affect only the cell that carries it
Solon Zboncak
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∙ 14y agoA simple project to find out why some offspring do not inherit mutations would be to design a Punnet Square: A diagram to show the probability or possibility for a given trait. First you figure out what the mutation will stand for. Sometimes your father had hemophilia but you don't. Just because you don't have it it doesn't mean you aren't caring the trait for hemophilia. Say it was not a mutation but a trait for example, blue eyes. Blue eyes is a pure recessive trait (rr). Why did the offspring inherit blue eyes when the mother had heterozygous ( or hybid ) brown eyeys (Rr) ?
1) you draw a rectangle and, divide it into 4 smaller squares.
2) on the right side of the box you put the female (in this case is hybrid brown eyes, Rr)
3) On top you put the male ( who in this case is pure recessive blue eyes rr )
4) next you distribute them
Rr Rr
5) (imagine a box) ---------
rr rr
6) in this case 2 out of 4 or it is a 50/50 chance that the offspring will inherit blue eyes.
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Are all mutations passed on to your children?
No, not all mutations are passed on to children. Mutations can occur in the DNA of reproductive cells (eggs and sperm) and if they are present in those cells, they can be passed on to the next generation. However, most mutations occur in non-reproductive cells and are not passed on to offspring.
Is it true that only mutations in gametes can be passed from parent to offspring?
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
What kind of cells will a change in the genetic code be passed on?
Mutations in the genetic code that can be passed on to offspring occur in the gametes; the sperm and egg cells.
What mutations that occur in body cells not involved in reproduction will not be passed on to the person offspring?
Cancer
What kind of mutations will always be passed to offspring in the gametes or reproductive cells of organisms?
All characteristics were at some point mutations. Successful genetic mutations that are present in a parent in the homozygous form willl always be transmitted into the gametes. Whether the offspring will have the characteristic phenotypically hinges ont the genetics of both parents and which alleles are in the fertilized egg.
Can mutations that occur in somatic cells be passed on to an organisms offspring?
If the mutation happens in the germ cells, only then it wil be passed on to the offsprings. But, if it happens in some other cell, then it won't be. Such a mutation is Superficial. Like, if we cut the tail of a mouse, no change occurs in the germ cells. So the next generation will still be born with a tail.
How are mutations are inherited?
If a mutation occurs in a sex cell, then it may be inherited. Any mutation to the somatic cells will not be passed on. Any mutations that either of the parent organisms have will be inherited by their offspring.
What is the difference between somatic and gametic cells?
a germline mutation is one the was passed on to offspring because the egg or sperm cell was mutated. a somatic mutation is a mutation of the somatic cells (all cells except sex cells) that cannot be passed on to offspring.
Are all mutations passed on to your children?
No, not all mutations are passed on to children. Mutations can occur in the DNA of reproductive cells (eggs and sperm) and if they are present in those cells, they can be passed on to the next generation. However, most mutations occur in non-reproductive cells and are not passed on to offspring.
Why are most mutations not passed to offspring?
They are only passed on if they are in the reproductive system cells.
Why are most mutations not passed on to offspring?
They are only passed on if they are in the reproductive system cells.
Mutations that occur in skin or lung cells have little effect on the evolution of a species because mutations in these cells?
cannot be passed on to offspring
How does a mutation in a sex cell differ from a mutation in a non-sex cell?
Mutations in sex cells can be passed on to children. Mutations in sex cells only affect offspring. Mutations in sex cells do not affect the organism.
Is it true that only mutations in gametes can be passed from parent to offspring?
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
Can gene mutations be passed on?
Yes, if they are in the gametes(egg and sperm cells)
What is the define of mutagen?
An external agent that increases the rate of mutations of cells or organisms.
Mutations in body cells can be passed on to offspring of the affected individual?
No. As long as the mutation does not occur in the reproductive cells (sperms or ovum), it will not be pass on to the offspring.
