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What is an example of a good mutation in genetics?

One example of a beneficial mutation in genetics is the mutation that causes sickle cell anemia. This mutation provides some protection against malaria, making individuals with this mutation less susceptible to the disease.


The substitution of one base for another during DNA replication is an example of?

Mutation occurs where one DNA nucleotide base is changed in the process of DNA replication. These mutations may or may not cause genetic disorders or other observable changes in the organism, but they play a huge role in evolution, cancer, and immune system development.


What is an example of a good or bad mutation?

A good mutation example is lactase persistence, where individuals can digest lactose into adulthood. A bad mutation example is cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder that causes severe respiratory and digestive problems.


Will a point mutation cause the cell to make an incomplete polypeptide if the mutation results in a stop codon?

Yes, a point mutation will cause the cell to make an incompelete polypeptide chain that is non-functional, if the mutation results in a stop codon. This type of a mutation is also called as the Nonsense Mutation.


What ten causes of mutation are there?

you cause it cause you are weird


What would cause mutation?

Radiation is an main cause


Can mutation cause evolution?

not by itself


What can a genetic mutation cause?

A genetic mutation can cause a variation, which may be harmless, or may be harmful, depending on where on the DNA molecule it occurs.


What is an example of a mutation?

cancer or a tumor


A point mutation will cause the cell to make an incomplete polypeptide if the mutation results in?

codon


What is an example of a lethal dominant mutation?

Huntington's disease is an example of a lethal dominant mutation. It is a neurodegenerative disorder caused by a dominant mutation in the HTT gene, leading to progressive loss of motor and cognitive functions, eventually resulting in death.


What is an example of a good effect from a mutation?

Well a Silent Mutation does not affect anything so it isn't bad so its a good mutation.