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If a mutation occurs in a sex cell, then it may be inherited. Any mutation to the somatic cells will not be passed on.
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∙ 13y agoAn inherited mutation is a mutation that gets passed through the genes. Two examples are achondroplasia (dwarfism) or hemophilia (where your blood loses its ability to clot)
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∙ 14y agoNo they are not always it depends on if the offspring get the gene that is mutated gene. But yes mutation can be inherited.
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∙ 13y agoNo, although certain mutations can cause cancer.
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∙ 11y agoA mutation of DNA
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∙ 10y agoYes, see related link.
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∙ 12y agoyes
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What is the difference between somatic and germ line mutations?
A mutation occurring in a germ cell is heritable 50% of the time. Somatic cell mutations only affect the individual cell and its progeny produced by mitosis. Somatic cell mutations cannot be passed on to the organism's offspring.
Can mutations cause changes in DNA sequences?
mutations
Which events can result in an offspring with unique heritable characteristics?
recombination of existing genes during sexual reproduction and mutations of genes in an organism's sex cells... someones cheating on study island XD ;)
What is heritable variation?
Heritable variation is the variation in characteristics caused by genetic factors.
What is the relationship between evolution and genetics?
mutation brings about variation which is the basis of evolution and the two types of variation are heritable and non-heritable
What kinds of mutations can be passed on to offspring?
Heritable mutations.
Why are mutations more serious when they occure in a sex cell?
Mutations in sex cells are more serious because they are heritable and affect the next generation. Remember, though, that mutations in somatic cells can cause cancer and tumors but are non- heritable.
Do all mutations result in heritable changes?
yes, only heritable changes in the DNA come under the perview of mutation.
How many new heritable mutations are estimated to occur in each human child?
1-2
How does genetic variation and mutations relate to each other?
mutation brings about variation which is the basis of evolution and the two types of variation are heritable and non-heritable
Can mutation heritable?
Mutations are able to be inherited if they occur in your mother or father's sex cells. This is known as a germline mutation.
What are the main sources of heritable variation in a population?
mutations, recombination, random pairing of gametes
New heritable characteristics can result from?
mutations of genes in an organism's sex cells & new combinations of existing genes during sexual reproduction.
What is the difference between somatic and germ line mutations?
A mutation occurring in a germ cell is heritable 50% of the time. Somatic cell mutations only affect the individual cell and its progeny produced by mitosis. Somatic cell mutations cannot be passed on to the organism's offspring.
Is the difference between germ line and somatic mutations?
A mutation occurring in a germ cell is heritable 50% of the time. Somatic cell mutations only affect the individual cell and its progeny produced by mitosis. Somatic cell mutations cannot be passed on to the organism's offspring.
What does Bacteria and viruses change the genotype of an organism through?
Bacteria and viruses change the genotype of an organism through mutation. Mutations are heritable changes in DNA and RNA that changes the genes..
Can mutations cause changes in DNA sequences?
mutations
