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Mutations are changes in the nucleotide sequence of an organism's SNA, ultimately creating genetic diversity.
They can be caused by mutagens--chemical or physical agents that interacts with DNA and causes mutations.
They can also occur simply by error in DNA copying during cell reproduction.
These situations are random, as in they are not planned and can happen to any DNA strand at any time.
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Mutations that occur at random are called?
Mutations that occur at random are called spontaneous mutations.
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 in genetic material random?
Yes, mutations in genetic material are generally considered to be random events that can occur spontaneously or be caused by external factors like radiation or chemicals.
Can mutations result from a need?
No! This was a failed theory. Mutations always occur on a random basis ... the result of which is that most of them are down-right bad for the organism. (Remember, evolution is "directed" by death - NOT the survival of the fittest as is often stated.)
What is a random change in DNA called?
Mutations are random changes in the sequence of bases in DNA. The word mutation may make you think of Ninja Turtles, but that's a misrepresentation of how most mutations work. First of all, everyone has mutations. In fact, most people have dozens or even hundreds of mutations in their DNA. Secondly, from an evolutionary perspective, mutations are essential. They are needed for evolution to occur because they are the ultimate source of all new genetic variation in any species.
Mutations that occur at random are called?
Mutations that occur at random are called spontaneous mutations.
Can mutations be predicted?
No, Mutations can not be predicted and have no numeral order. Mutations are totally random AND MAY NOT BE PREDICTED!
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.
What are the main sources of heritable variation in a population?
mutations, recombination, random pairing of gametes
Are mutations in genetic material random?
Yes, mutations in genetic material are generally considered to be random events that can occur spontaneously or be caused by external factors like radiation or chemicals.
What is a sudden permanent random change in an organism's DNA?
mutations
How can scientists tell if there is a mutation?
How can scientist tell if there are mutations
What is a source of genetic variation that refers to a random error in the genetic code?
Mutations involve changes in the DNA code.
Scientists use radiation and chemicals to induce what?
It's mutations.
A characteristic of mutations is that they usually?
Mutations are random. They may be beneficial, detrimental, or have no effect at all.
What is the source of genetic variation that refers to random error in the genetic code?
Mutations
How did scientists produce oil eating bacteria?
Inducing mutations in bacteria
