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Mutations are changes in the nucleotide sequences in a genome. Most often, these minor mistaks are corrected by in-built repair mechanisms and many mutations go unnoticed an are not harmful. Harmful mutations cause diseases in many cases. There are several factors that promote the formation of mutations. These factors are called mutagenic agents. Mutagenic agents are divided into: chemical and physical mutagens. UV radiation is an example of a physical mutagen and Nitrous acid is an expample of a chemical mutagen
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What is a source of genetic variation that refers to a random error in the genetic code?
Mutations involve changes in the DNA code.
Breeders can increase the genetic variation by inducing what?
The introduction of animals into a breeding population that are unrelated will increase genetic variation.
Mutations are a source of what in a species?
Genetic variation, which can lead to evoloution, and then potentially a new species.
Discuss the issues related to genetic diversity mutations sexual reproduction migration and population size?
Discuss the issues related to genetic mutations: sexual reproductions, migration and population size
What is the agent that induces genetic mutations?
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What are the causes of genetic human disorders?
The causes of genetic disorders areThey can be inherited through Parents;Mutations may occur;A deletion may occur.These are the causes of a genetic disorder.
What are the causes of hereditary diseases?
Genetic mutations passed from parent to child cause hereditary disease.
What causes genetic divercity in animals?
Genetic diversity in animals comes from mutations, genetic recombination, and gene flow. Mutations are random changes in DNA, while genetic recombination occurs during crossing over in meiosis. Gene flow happens when individuals migrate and interbreed with other populations, introducing new genetic variations.
Are all mutations generic?
Yes. All mutations of the genetic material are genetic.
Does cancer result from genetic mutations-?
Mutating Cells can be a source of Cancer, but not necessarily. All mutating cells do not cause Cancer.
Is melamine a regulated substance or a banned substance in the marketwhy?
banned as it causes genetic mutations and is bad for the human body
What are the genetic mutations of dinosaurs?
HA! there are no genetic mutations! DINOSAURS ARE DINOSAURS! DINOSAURS ARE DINOSAURS! no mutants
What genetic material are called mutations?
Sudden genetic change in the DNA of an organism called mutations.
What are the causes of PXE?
PXE is caused by changes in the genetic material, called mutations, that are inherited in either a dominant or recessive mode.
What causes junctional EB?
The genetic mutations for junctional EB are found in the genes responsible for producing the protein Laminin-5.
Are genetic mutations always harmful to the individual?
Genetic mutations are not always harmful to the individual. A few may be beneficial.
Why people are born?
Congenital deformities are often the result of genetic mutations in the womb, which in turn have a wide range of causes (including smoking, breathing in secondhand smoke, and exposure to radiation). You can read more about genetic mutations at http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/handbook/mutationsanddisorders/genemutation.
