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most mutations are silent (and therefore have no effect). of the mutations that have an effect, you can have deletions, additions, point mutations and frameshifts. deletion is when a large section of the DNA is deleted, for example a whole gene, or a large proportion of it. addition is when a large section of DNA is added (this is most common in bacteria, undergoing horrizontal gene transfer, but is also how plants probably got the genes required for photosynthesis for example). point mutations is when one DNA base is changed. these are mostly due to mistakes in DNA replication, are often silent, but can change single aminoacids, and is probably the greatest source of variation within a single species (or population). frameshifts are also caused by ineffective DNA replication, but rather than a base changing, an extra on is added or one is missed out. this changes the way inwhich the cellular machinary reads the DNA, so if it occours within a gene it often means that the gene is now ineffective at the job it was supposed to do before.
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How does a mutation in a sex cell differ from a mutation im a non cell?
A mutation in a sex cell (germ cell) can be passed on to offspring, potentially affecting future generations, while a mutation in a non-sex cell (somatic cell) typically only affects the individual organism and is not inherited. Germ cell mutations can lead to hereditary diseases or traits if they occur in the DNA that contributes to the formation of gametes. In contrast, somatic mutations may lead to issues like cancer but do not affect the genetic material that is inherited by the next generation.
What cell mutation can be inherited?
Mutations in the germ cells (sperm or egg cells) can be inherited. These mutations can be passed down from parents to their offspring through their genetic material.
What kind of cell has to have a mutation in order to be passed on to offspring?
Germ cells, specifically eggs and sperm, must have a mutation in order for it to potentially be passed on to offspring. These mutations can occur during the process of cell division that produces these specialized reproductive cells. Any mutation that arises in somatic cells (non-reproductive cells) will not be passed on to offspring.
What is the opposite of a male germ cell?
The opposite of male germ cell is female germ cell.
Is the germ theory and the cell theory the same?
No, the germ theory and the cell theory are not the same. The germ theory explains that certain microorganisms can cause diseases, while the cell theory states that all living organisms are composed of cells as the fundamental units of structure and function.
How does a mutation in a sex cell differ from a mutation im a non cell?
A mutation in a sex cell (germ cell) can be passed on to offspring, potentially affecting future generations, while a mutation in a non-sex cell (somatic cell) typically only affects the individual organism and is not inherited. Germ cell mutations can lead to hereditary diseases or traits if they occur in the DNA that contributes to the formation of gametes. In contrast, somatic mutations may lead to issues like cancer but do not affect the genetic material that is inherited by the next generation.
What cell mutation can be inherited?
Mutations in the germ cells (sperm or egg cells) can be inherited. These mutations can be passed down from parents to their offspring through their genetic material.
The germ theory of disease established that many diseases are caused by what?
poor nutrition
A mutation in a DNA molecule is passed to offspring only when the mutation occurs in a?
A mutation in a DNA molecule is passed to offspring only when the mutation occurs in a germ cell, such as an egg or sperm cell. Mutations in other types of cells, like skin cells, do not get passed on to offspring.
What is Germ line mutation to somatic mutation?
germ line muttations are muttations that are hereditable, meaning it is passed on to offspring, and must be in a reproductive cell, such as a human sperm cell. somatic muttations are muttations that are not hereditable. this occors in non reproductive cells, such as an apple seed. hope this helped
What type of mutation results in a gene change in the body's reproductive cells?
Generally, a germ line mutation or sex cell mutation. Could be anything from a point mutation, one amino acid difference, to a whole frame shift mutation.
How mutations can affect organisms?
It depends on if it is in the germ line or in a somatic Cell. In the germ line a mutation can cause birth defects or lethal mutations. In somatic Cells it can cause cancer. The Genetic Mutation will have either of these effects: either beneficial or detrimental.
What is the germ theory of disease?
the theory that all contagious diseases are caused by microorganisms...
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.
Is the difference between germ line and somatic mutations?
A mutation occurring in a germ cell is heritable 50% of the time. Somatic cell mutations only affect the individual cell and its progeny produced by mitosis. Somatic cell mutations cannot be passed on to the organism's offspring.
What kind of cell has to have a mutation in order to be passed on to offspring?
Germ cells, specifically eggs and sperm, must have a mutation in order for it to potentially be passed on to offspring. These mutations can occur during the process of cell division that produces these specialized reproductive cells. Any mutation that arises in somatic cells (non-reproductive cells) will not be passed on to offspring.
What is the opposite of a male germ cell?
The opposite of male germ cell is female germ cell.
