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Why is a mutation in a sperm or egg cell more damaging than one in a heart cell?
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∙ 15y ago
Once a sperm fertilizes an egg, division begins to occur very rapidly so a mutation from either of those cells will affect any of the daughter cells. Sperm and egg cells are undifferentiated, meaning they are able to turn into any type of cell in the body. So a mutation in either the egg or sperm could potentially travel to every part of the body. Heart cells are differentiated (specialized) and are only able to divide into that type of cell, so a mutation in a heart cell will only stay in that area of the body.
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Explain why a mutation in a sperm or egg cell has different consequences that one in a heart cell?
A mutation in a sperm or egg cell means that the mutation while most likely be passed down to the offspring of that organism. If the mutation is in anything but a gamete, it will not be passed down.
Explain why a mutation in a sperm or egg cell has different consequences than one in a heart cell?
A mutation in a sperm or egg cell means that the mutation while most likely be passed down to the offspring of that organism. If the mutation is in anything but a gamete, it will not be passed down.
How will A mutation in what type of cell will be passed on to future generations?
Sperm cell
Is a mutation that occurs during the formation of an egg cell or sperm cell more significant than a mutation that occurs in a body cell?
yes because it is genetic therefore can be passed on
What kind of cell has to have mutation in order to be passed on to offspring?
The mutation must be present in the Reproductive cell, Ovum/Egg in females (present in the Ovary) and Sperm in males.
When a child is born with a chromosomol mutation when did the mutation occur?
during meiosis (i believe), its not transcription i know that much
Which mutation in a fruit fly could be passed on to its offspring?
a mutation in a sperm cell changes the shape of the wing *remember* - only mutations in primary sex cells, sperm and egg, can be pass on to offspring.
What is somatic mutations?
A mutation in a non-germline cell (germline cells are sperm, egg, etc.).
Who does somatic mutation affect?
A somatic mutation is one that occurs in any body cell with the exception of the gametes (sperm and eggs). A somatic mutation cannot be passed on to offspring, so it affects only the person with the mutation.
If a heart cell has 30 chromosomes how many chromosomes do a sperm cell of the same organism have?
15. A sperm cell is an example of a haploid cell. Two haploid cells combine to form a diploid cell, of which a heart cell is an example.
What can predict whether a mutation in a human skin cell can be passed to its offspring?
A mutation in a human skin cannot be passed on to an offspring, since it is only a somatic mutation which is acquired. The mutation that can be passed on to an offspring is called a germline mutation, which happens in the egg and sperm.
If a parent had an egg or sperm cell would the mutation be passed on?
yes, actually. when a sex cell is damaged, the mutations can be passed from generation to generation
