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All the cells in a body have a specific function and purpose and have all developed themselves to be the best they can for that purpose (for example, muscle cells will need to move a lot and so they need a lot of ATP (energy) from the mitochondria whereas a cell somewhere else might need less mitochondria and more ribosomes to make proteins for growth). If there is a mutation in one of these cells it means that the cells function is no longer specific to what it was before, as the mutated cell replicates there are more and more copies of the mutated cells all serving a different function to the original one which makes them different to the organism with the original cells. (Thats just the changing of cells in one organism that could then be passed onto an organism of the same species - bt would still be differen).

If the DNA mutates it will change the way all the bases on the DNA fit together - because DNA is what makes something what it is, a mutation here will cause the organism to change. This organism will then breed more and the genes will be passed by meiosis onto the daughter cells of the organism.

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What advantages and disadvantages of mutation to environment?

Advantages of mutations in the environment can lead to genetic diversity, potentially leading to adaptations that help organisms survive changes in the environment. However, mutations can also result in harmful traits or decrease genetic fitness, which may make it more challenging for organisms to adapt to their environment. Additionally, mutations can have unforeseen consequences that can disrupt ecosystems.


Explain the chemical basis for why there can be so many diffrent types of organisms in the world?

The diversity of organisms in the world is due to variations in DNA sequences, which encode for different proteins and traits. These genetic variations arise from mutations, genetic recombination, and natural selection. As organisms evolve and adapt to different environments, new species with unique characteristics can emerge, leading to the wide array of life forms we observe on Earth.


What is a collection of different organisms living in an ecosystem?

A collection of different organisms is an ecosystem and the collection of all of Earth's ecosystems is a biosphere.Also, actively interbreeding organisms in a particular area is called a population and populations make up communities.


What does several populations of organisms in an area make up what?

Several populations of organisms in an area make up a community. A community refers to all the different species living in a specific area and interacting with each other.


What type of mutations do not effect phenotype?

Synonymous mutations. These are mutations that happen in the coding regions of genes that change one nucleotide for another. However, because of redundancy in the genetic code (where one amino acid may be coded for by more than one nucleotide sequence) the amino acid sequence of the protein isn't altered. Mutations that occur in non-coding, non-control regions of the genome also don't affect phenotype. You may also wish to look at Wikipedia's entry on silent mutations.

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