A mutation is any change to a strand of DNA which is passed on to an organism's offspring.
DNA mutations are caused usually by chemical interactions or radiation (natural and manmade), and most are harmless.
The only ones which cause serious defects (that I know of) are changes to sperm or egg cells, stem cells (which might ultimately be responsible for the DNA and development of an entire region of your anatomy) and changes which cause cancer.
If a fetus or embryo is exposed to intense radiation, they will be at high-risk for harmful genetic mutations because their body is still developing, whereas an adult will be relatively immune since most of the time if a strand of DNA in a cell is damaged the cell just dies and is replaced.
If you think you have a large genetic mutation, consult your doctor.
mutation means change in genetic structure..where as crossover means interchanging the genetic structure of two or more chromosomes..
Cancer- certain mutations (changes) in a cell's genetic material may cause that cell to reproduce with out control.
frameshift mutation: deletion
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A mistake made during copying of genetic information is called a
it is a mutation
If you think you have a large genetic mutation, consult your doctor.
The sudden change in the genetic make up or genetic form of an individual is called gene mutation.
Together, genetic mutation and natural selection determine in what 'direction' evolution proceeds.
cancer
mutation means change in genetic structure..where as crossover means interchanging the genetic structure of two or more chromosomes..
A genetic mutation can cause a variation, which may be harmless, or may be harmful, depending on where on the DNA molecule it occurs.
It is through mutation.
A change in the genetic code is called a mutation. This can result from errors during DNA replication, exposure to mutagens such as chemicals or radiation, or spontaneous changes. Mutations can have various effects on an organism, ranging from no consequences to causing genetic disorders.
A mutation operator is a function or process that introduces changes in the genetic material (DNA) of an organism, leading to genetic variations or mutations. In the context of evolutionary computation and genetic algorithms, mutation operators are used to explore new solutions by altering the genetic information of individuals in the population.
Generally, mutation.