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A mutation in egg cells
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What mutations would most likely affect a person's offspring?
Mutations in the germline cells (sperm and egg cells) are most likely to affect a person's offspring because these cells carry genetic information that is passed on to the next generation. Mutations in somatic cells (body cells) are not usually passed on to offspring. Additionally, mutations in genes involved in reproduction or development are more likely to have an impact on offspring.
A point mutation occurs in a sex cell of an adult chimpanzee the mutation is located on a gene responsible for the development of the eye what best describes the most likely effect of this mutation?
The offspring will have abnormal eyes--APEX
Explain why a mutation in a sperm or egg cell has different consequences than one in a heart cell?
A mutation in a sperm or egg cell means that the mutation while most likely be passed down to the offspring of that organism. If the mutation is in anything but a gamete, it will not be passed down.
Explain why a mutation in a sperm or egg cell has different consequences that one in a heart cell?
A mutation in a sperm or egg cell means that the mutation while most likely be passed down to the offspring of that organism. If the mutation is in anything but a gamete, it will not be passed down.
What mutations would most likely affect a cow's offspring?
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Why are somatic mutations generally less important than germ mutations?
Because the somatic mutation only produces the color of the iris of the eye. The germ mutation is in charge of the cell which will produce a gamete. It may be passed onto the offspring. So the somatic mutation isn't as important as the germ mutation.
A point mutation occurs in a sex cell of an adult chimpanzee. The mutation is located on a gene responsible for the development of the eye. Which describes the most likely effect of this mutation?
The point mutation may lead to a change in the protein coded by the gene, potentially affecting eye development in the offspring of the chimpanzee. Depending on the specific nature of the mutation, it could result in a range of eye-related conditions, from minor changes to more significant developmental abnormalities.
Which of the following situations is most usual for a dominant allele that results in severe effects in the offspring?
The trait occurs by mutation.
What is the most likely effect of a frameshift mutation occurring in a sex cell of an adult otter where the mutation is on a gene that produces proteins used to build bones?
The otter's offspring will not survive.
What is the most likely example of a favorable mutation?
A mutation that makes a rabbit able to run faster.
What organism is born with a genetic abnormality not present in any of its ancestors this abnormality is most likely the result of?
mutation
An error in genetic information present in a body cell of a mammal would most likely produce?
An error in genetic information in a body cell of a mammal is likely to produce a mutation. Depending on the specific nature of the mutation, it could potentially lead to a variety of outcomes, ranging from no noticeable effects to genetic disorders or diseases.
