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Can Mutation be harmful?
yes some....
What are some examples of harmful Radiation?
mutation
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
When one pair of bases is replaced in a gene it is called?
It is called a point mutation. Depending on where the bases are, as far as in the codon, some are not harmful.
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 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 is an albino frog considered a harmful mutation?
its not
What happens if a person with mutation reproduce?
If a person with a mutation reproduces, there is a chance that the mutation may be inherited by their offspring. Whether the mutation will be passed on and expressed in future generations depends on the type of mutation and its mode of inheritance. Some mutations are harmful, while others can be neutral or even beneficial.
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.
Whether a mutation is harmful or helpful depends partly on an organism's?
environment and the specific role of the gene that is mutated. In some cases, a mutation may provide an advantage, allowing an organism to better survive and reproduce. In other cases, a mutation may be harmful if it disrupts essential functions or causes diseases.
