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Many mutations are actually benign. They may occur in areas of DNA which don't code for anything, or a mutation may occur in a gene that isn't expressed (ie, isn't "turned on" and being used to make proteins) in that particular cell.
Even when a mutation occurs in an expressed gene, it may still be benign since different codons can translate into the same amino acid. For instance, the DNA sequences 'GGA' and 'GGC' both code for the amino acid proline. This means that a mutation from 'GGA' to 'GGC' would still cause the same amino acid to be synthesized, and no bad effect would result.
Even when a mutation is harmful, the result isn't always cancer. Many other diseases, such as hemophilia and Huntington's disease, are genetic and would have first come about as mutations. Cancer occurs when mutations happen in genes that control cell growth, division, and death.
What else can I help you with?
What disease can a gene mutation cause?
usually cancer
What is an example of what a mutation can cause?
Mutations can cause diseases such as cancer
What can radiation cause?
Radiation can cause sunburn, cancer, genetic mutation.
Does Oxycontin cause cancer?
It is possible....any body altering substance can cause cell mutation and damage leading to cancer.
What might the Mutation of a genetic material cause?
Lots of things, the most common of which is cancer.
How does mutation in a sex cell differ from mutation in a non-sex cell?
A mutation in a sex cell may be passed on to an offspring. A mutation in a somatic (body) cell cannot be passed on to an offspring, but can potentially cause cancer in the person who has the mutation.
How does a mutation in sex cell differ from mutation in a non sex cell?
A mutation in a sex cell may be passed on to an offspring. A mutation in a somatic (body) cell cannot be passed on to an offspring, but can potentially cause cancer in the person who has the mutation.
How does a mutation in a sex cell differ in a mutation in a non-sex cell?
A mutation in a sex cell may be passed on to an offspring. A mutation in a somatic (body) cell cannot be passed on to an offspring, but can potentially cause cancer in the person who has the mutation.
How does a mutation in a sex cells differ from a mutation in a non sex cell?
A mutation in a sex cell may be passed on to an offspring. A mutation in a somatic (body) cell cannot be passed on to an offspring, but can potentially cause cancer in the person who has the mutation.
How does a mutation in a sex cell differ from a mutation in a non- sex cell?
A mutation in a sex cell may be passed on to an offspring. A mutation in a somatic (body) cell cannot be passed on to an offspring, but can potentially cause cancer in the person who has the mutation.
How does a mutation in a sex cells differ in a mutation in a non sex cell?
A mutation in a sex cell may be passed on to an offspring. A mutation in a somatic (body) cell cannot be passed on to an offspring, but can potentially cause cancer in the person who has the mutation.
Can you get cancer if you get hit but your going through puberty?
No, this doesnt cause cancer. Cancers are caused by mutations of the normal cells, there is no mutation in puberty.
