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How are adaptation and mutation related?
If an organism adapts to something it means that that organism has been changed. And a change is a mutation, so they are very related. If an organism needs to adapt it has to change itself ( to mutate ).
How does a mutation change a codon for one amino acid into a different codon for the same amino acid?
A mutation can change a codon for one amino acid into a different codon for the same amino acid through a process called silent mutation. This type of mutation occurs when a change in the DNA sequence does not alter the amino acid that is coded for, resulting in the same protein being produced.
What is a harmful mutation?
a mutation is sometimes a form of adaptation, but if something changes in the DNA of the species and could possibly be harmful to it, that is a harmful mutation.Examples:-born without a part of the brain-cancer is a form of a harmful mutation-hypoglycemia
What is a good mutation and how can it positively impact an organism's traits or survival?
A good mutation is a change in an organism's DNA that can lead to beneficial traits or improved survival. This can happen when the mutation results in a new advantageous trait, such as resistance to a disease or better adaptation to the environment. Good mutations can help organisms thrive and pass on these beneficial traits to future generations.
Which mutation would not change the remainder of the reading frame of a gene sequence that follows the mutation?
A silent mutation, where a nucleotide substitution results in a codon that codes for the same amino acid, would not change the remainder of the reading frame of a gene sequence. This is because the amino acid sequence produced by the altered codon remains the same.
Is mutation the same as successful reproduction?
A mutation is basically a change in genes. They may be good or bad. A good mutation is also known as an adaptation.
How is mutation different from an adaptation?
nutation
What of the four evolutionary mechanisms is responsible for adaptation?
Mutation, Reproduction.
What is a generic term for something that leads to a new adaptation?
A mutation
Is a pesticide resistant bug caused by a mutation or an adaptation?
A pesticide-resistant bug is typically caused by a mutation in its genetic makeup that enables it to survive exposure to the pesticide. Over time, this mutation allows the bug to develop an adaptation to the pesticide, making it more difficult to control.
How can a mutation lead to an adaptation?
A mutation is an evolution of the deceased ancestors which takes decades to form. Example: in the past, whales had legs and elephants never had trunks--million years later (present time), whales have fins and elephants have trunks. An adaptation is getting used to--like bacteria becoming resistance towards antibiotics and how we, humans, are suited with most of the environment around us. How can a mutation lead to an adaptation? Adaptation tends to be faster than mutation, but both help the organism to survive; natural selection. Since mutation is known to occur randomly; mutation can lead to adaptation by "choosing" an organism for the "survival of the fittest". Additionally, an adaptation is a mutation. When an mutation is occurring, genes are passed down from generation to generation. As more and more organisms are inheriting the mutation, they become a typical part of the species. The mutation has become an adaption.
What is the relationship between mutation rates and generation span?
The relationship between mutation rates and generation span is that they both have in impact on the Mitochondrial DNA diversity patterns,unexpected variation of mutation rate across species
Is double muscle an adaptation of cows?
No. Double muscling is a genetic mutation that has been tapped by humans all for the purpose of producing more and leaner beef. It is not an adaptation at all.
Do all whales have the same adaptation?
Yes,all whales has same adaptation.
WHY IS THERE SO MANY PURPLE PENGUINS IN THE WORLD?
Purple penguins are present on the earth due to genetic mutation and adaptation.
What is a permanent heritable change in an allele that produces a different variant of the same trait?
A permanent heritable change in an allele that produces a different variant of the same trait is called a mutation. Mutations can lead to genetic diversity within a population and are the raw material for evolution.
How are adaptation and mutation related?
If an organism adapts to something it means that that organism has been changed. And a change is a mutation, so they are very related. If an organism needs to adapt it has to change itself ( to mutate ).
