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Well, in some ways they are harmless because they are just a set of nucleotides that didn't pair up properly during DNA replication.
They are mostly harmless because sometimes when the DNA is changed, the organism with the mutation will benefit from the different characteristics.
For ex: a sparrow with a short beak cannot reach the worm in the tree.
A sparrow with a genetic mutation, or a long, narrow, beak can benefit because it has the proper beak to reach the worm in the tree.
Most mutations don't affect how an organism looks or functions at all, because many of the changes that occur due to mutations happen in parts of the DNA that never get expressed.
What else can I help you with?
Why are point mutations harmless?
Not all are that harmless. Sickle cell disease is a point mutation. A missense mutation can be harmful, but substituting one purine base for another, or having the same type of amino acid, hydrophobic to hydrophobic for instance, made is not harmful.
What are examples of harmless mutations?
Oh, what a happy little question! Harmless mutations are like little surprises in nature's painting. Some examples include different eye colors, freckles, and even the ability to taste certain flavors differently. These mutations add unique beauty to the canvas of life, making each of us special in our own way.
Where do most mutations occur, and are they primarily random in nature?
Most mutations occur in the DNA of an organism, specifically in the genes. Mutations are primarily random in nature, meaning they can happen spontaneously and are not typically influenced by external factors.
Are mutations good or bad thing?
They can be both good and bad depending on the mutation. Having extra arms may be a good thing if you are an alien, but being someone with extra arms can also be a bad thing. If you are not an alien, having extra arms might not be so grand. Do normal people have extra arms? If you are a person that got offended by this, i am so truly sorry. Bye:)
Are most microbes harmless?
no
Why are point mutations harmless?
Not all are that harmless. Sickle cell disease is a point mutation. A missense mutation can be harmful, but substituting one purine base for another, or having the same type of amino acid, hydrophobic to hydrophobic for instance, made is not harmful.
What a is mutation?
A mutation is simply a change in your genes or DNA sequence. The types of mutations in Biology are: substitution, insertion, deletion, and frame-shift. Contrary to popular belief, mutations are often harmless.
What are examples of harmless mutations?
Oh, what a happy little question! Harmless mutations are like little surprises in nature's painting. Some examples include different eye colors, freckles, and even the ability to taste certain flavors differently. These mutations add unique beauty to the canvas of life, making each of us special in our own way.
What is the most harmless monkey?
Well The baboon is technicaly the most harmless
Why is cancer rare when mutations happen constantly in cells?
Cancer is relatively rare despite constant mutations because most mutations are either harmless or repaired by the cell's robust DNA repair mechanisms. Additionally, the majority of mutations do not lead to uncontrolled cell growth, which is necessary for cancer to develop. Only a small fraction of mutations can give rise to cancerous properties, and even then, multiple mutations are typically required over time to enable a cell to become cancerous. Furthermore, the body's immune system often identifies and eliminates abnormal cells before they can proliferate.
What are some of possible consequence of mutations?
DNA mutations can cause genetic disorders such as cancer, Diabetes, and Asthma.
What genetic mutations can cause?
A genetic mutation can cause a variation, which may be harmless, or may be harmful, depending on where on the DNA molecule it occurs.
Are mutations like the one in xmen possible?
No. Not likely.
What are the possible effects to a sperm cell after an xray examination?
mutations
What are the possible?
Things that cause mutations such as heat, radiation, etc..
Are most microbes are harmless?
no
Why aren't all mutations bad?
Mutations are unnatural changes in the body or behavior. They are not always bad. For instance, the skin of the poison tree frog is not really bad at all. It rubs itself on poison leaves and mutated itself not to be affected.
