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Mutations create changes in the genetic code. There are different types of mutations and vary in degree of harm or even benefit to the organism. If the mutation happens to be beneficial to the organism, then it can be passed down to its offspring and thus this leads to genetic variation in the population.
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How can mutations affect protein synthesis in cells What is the result?
Mutations can be a source of genetic
What is the major source of new alleles in natural populations?
either new organisms entered the population from an external source, or there were mutations
What is the ultimate source of variation needed for evolutionary change?
mutation
What can cause changes in DNA sequences?
mutations
What is the ultimate source of genetic variation and the basis for the diversity of life on earth?
Mutations. These have quite a few different causes. Sexual reproduction is a "more recent source" {beginning 600 million years ago} of genetic variability. The process of sharing genetic information, coupled with the random crossing and mixing of genetic information during the creation of a new organism, leads to another source of genetic variability.
How can mutations affect protein synthesis in cells What is the result?
Mutations can be a source of genetic
What is the ultimate source of genetiv variablity?
Mutations.
Mutations can be a source of genetic .?
Amino Acids.
Mutations are a source of what in a species?
Genetic variation, which can lead to evoloution, and then potentially a new species.
What is a source of genetic variation that refers to a random error in the genetic code?
Mutations involve changes in the DNA code.
What is the only true source of original variation in alleles?
Mutations
What in the source of all variation in living things?
Mutations and sexual reproduction.
What is the source of all variation in living things?
Mutations and sexual reproduction.
What is the major source of new alleles in natural populations?
either new organisms entered the population from an external source, or there were mutations
What is the source of genetic variation that refers to random error in the genetic code?
Mutations
What is the ultimate source of variation needed for evolutionary change?
mutation
What are the effects of crossing over and other irregularities in meiosis?
The effects are mutations, which is the source of new genes and traits
