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A gene that is altered or copied incorrectly is mutated.

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What is a change in a gene due to damage or being copied incorrectly called?

A change in a gene due to damage or being copied incorrectly is called a mutation. This alteration can result in changes to the gene's function or produce new traits in an organism.


In which step would a mutation lead directly to the formation of an altered gene -?

DNA is copied and each new cell gets a full copy.


Is an altered gene in a zygote inheritable?

Yes, an altered gene in a zygote can be inheritable as it becomes part of the offspring's genetic makeup. This alteration can be passed on to future generations through the germline cells.


What gmo or non gmo mean?

A non-GMO is an organism that has not been altered in a lab with a gene from an unrelated organism, such as corn that has been altered with a gene from a bacteria.


Is an altered gene in sperm is inheritable?

Yes,it is..


What does transcription do?

Transcription is the most functional technique to converting a speech/audio clips into a written document by professional transcriptionist. In genetics, transcription is the first expression of gene in which a particular segment of DNA is copied into RNA.


The latter genes are called?

alternative forms of gene are called as alleles. a pair of genes identical to each other are called true copies and of they are slightly different from each other are called as altered copies.


Which cell causes cancer-Cell 1- DNA altered w product present in normal amounts but not functioning Cell 2- DNA altered w no gene productor 3-DNA altered w normal gene production but overproduced?

Stem Cells cause Cancer!!


What is the best explanation of what will happen in a population of genetically altered cows?

The cows will reproduce, but neither males nor females will reproduce the altered gene.


How does the COX1 protein still functionif the COX1 gene is altered between species?

The COX1 protein can still function if the gene is altered between species due to its high rate of mutation as well as the fact that its sequence is conserved.


What is the process of going from DNA to RNA called?

Transcription.During transcription the base sequence (genetic code) of part (a gene) of one strand of DNA is copied onto a strand of RNA as the RNA is synthesized.


The deletion of a base pair of DNA during meiosis is an example of a mutation because?

Cells are meant to be copied during meiosis, not deleted.