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a beneficial mutation in an animal, plant, cell or bacteria will allow it to have a better chance of survival and allow it to continue passing on its DNA in its offspring. a harmful mutation does the exact opposite it hinders the animals survival and will eventually lead it's species to extinction.

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Does the environment determine if a mutation is harmful of helpful?

If it is harmful it will not survive long


What is beneficial mutations?

Well, there is no specific type of mutation that is beneficial. They can be harmful, helpful, or have no effect at all.


How could a mutation be helpful rather than harmful?

a bad mutation would be if your DNA coded for you not to be able to digest fats. you would starve to death.


What is harmful or helpful is considered to be the source for new alleles and a contributor to the diversity of life on earth?

Translation is the wrong answer, the answer is Mutation.


How can a mutation be harmful in one environment and helpful in another?

A mutation that is harmful in one environment may become helpful in another if the change confers an advantage in the new environment, allowing the organism to survive and reproduce better. For example, a mutation that increases resistance to a particular pathogen may be harmful in a normal environment, but advantageous in an environment where that pathogen is prevalent.


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What is harmful or helpful is considered to be the source for new alleles and a main contributor to the diversity of life on Earth.?

Translation is the wrong answer, the answer is Mutation.


Whether a mutation is harmful or helpful depends partly on an organism's?

environment and the specific role of the gene that is mutated. In some cases, a mutation may provide an advantage, allowing an organism to better survive and reproduce. In other cases, a mutation may be harmful if it disrupts essential functions or causes diseases.


Harmful or helpful is considered to be the source for new alleles and a main contributor to the diversity of life on Earth?

Both harmful and helpful mutations contribute to the diversity of life on Earth by introducing new alleles into a population. Harmful mutations may reduce an organism's fitness, while helpful mutations can provide a selective advantage. Over time, these mutations drive evolution by shaping the genetic diversity of populations.


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