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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.

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Which chromosomal mutation results in Alagille syndrome?

Alagille syndrome is typically caused by a deletion or mutation in the JAG1 gene located on chromosome 20. This gene provides instructions for making a protein involved in the development of various organs and tissues, including the liver, heart, and eyes.


What is one example of a mutation that produces a harmful trait?

a harmful mutation is something maybe as a joined organ or or deep crevices on the side of your face. a beneficial mutation is one that does not affect your health such as a harmful change of eye color abnormal to most other poeple. having purple hands or spotted in two colors all over your body.


Can you explain how to interpret a 12-lead ECG?

Interpreting a 12-lead ECG involves analyzing the electrical activity of the heart from different angles. Each lead provides information on a specific area of the heart, helping to identify abnormalities such as arrhythmias, ischemia, or infarction. By examining the waveforms, intervals, and segments in each lead, healthcare professionals can diagnose and monitor various heart conditions.


When different parts of an organism work together in unison things can be accomplished that could not happen otherwise and Explain this statement using the interactions between different parts of?

When different parts of an organism work together, they can complement each other's functions to achieve tasks efficiently. For example, the heart pumps blood, which carries nutrients and oxygen to all body parts, allowing them to function properly. The lungs then oxygenate the blood, providing the necessary resources for the heart to continue pumping effectively. This coordinated effort ensures the overall health and functioning of the organism.


Why is it important that summation not occur in heart muscle?

Basic muscle summation -an increase in the frequency with which a muscle is stimulated increases the strength of contraction. With increased stimuli to the heart if summation occurred the contractions would keep increasing.

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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.


A mutation occurs in a heart of a developing squirrel the mutation disrupts the formation of a certain protein what will most likely happen to the squirrel?

The squirrel will have a heart that does not function correctly.


A mutation occurs in a heart cell of a developing squirrel.The mutation disrupts the information of a certain protein. what will mostlikely happen to the squirrel?

The squirrel will have a heart that does not function correctly.


Where online can one learn about heart conditions?

The American heart Association has a website that one could visit to learn more about heart conditions. They explain the different types of heart conditions and the best ways to prevent them.


How can a person have their heart flipped to the other side of the body?

There are a number of possibilities. The most common is a mutation. And I can imagine that another is by physically moving the heart.


What are the release dates for Ninja Turtles The Next Mutation - 1997 Unchain My Heart Part 4 1-25?

Ninja Turtles The Next Mutation - 1997 Unchain My Heart Part 4 1-25 was released on: USA: 13 March 1998


How would you explain in the phrase there is nothing stronger than a heart of a volunteer?

How would you explain the phrase there is nothing stronger than a heart of a volunteer?


What may the consequences of interacial love be?

Heart-brake or marriage. Or a baby.


Why is a mutation in a sperm or egg cell more damaging than one in a heart cell?

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.


What are unintended consequences that arose from the first artificial heart transplant?

they could not swim


What has the author C Clarke written?

C. Clarke has written: 'Ninja Turtle Next Mutation: Unchain My Heart (Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation)' 'Elementary general relativity' -- subject(s): General relativity (Physics)


A point mutstion occurs in a sex cell of an adult rabbit. the gene affected by the mutation is responsible for proteins that heart muscles. which describes the most likely effect off this mutation?

The rabbit's offspring will not survive.