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Not all mutations are harmful. A mutation the give the organism antibiotic resistance, for example, is quite helpful. A different mutation that causes a necessary protein to misfold may result in death. In general mutations that affect proteins that are necessary for life will result in the death of the organism. One such mutation is in the protein p53 which is necessary to prevent a cell from growing uncontrollable (cancer). A mutation in p53 could result in a cell with damaged DNA to reproduce - this is what we call cancer.
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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 the difference between helpful and harmful mutation?
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.
What happens if a person with mutation reproduce?
If a person with a mutation reproduces, there is a chance that the mutation may be inherited by their offspring. Whether the mutation will be passed on and expressed in future generations depends on the type of mutation and its mode of inheritance. Some mutations are harmful, while others can be neutral or even beneficial.
What could be a harmful mutation?
A harmful mutation is one that can disrupt the normal functioning of a gene, leading to the production of a non-functional or altered protein. This can result in diseases or disorders, such as cancer, cystic fibrosis, or sickle cell anemia. Harmful mutations can also impact an individual's ability to survive and reproduce.
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.
A mutation that causes disease resistance in potatoes is a?
harmful mutation
Is mutation to species harmful?
it can be, it depends on whether the mutation is useful
Can Mutation be harmful?
yes some....
What is a harmful mutation?
a mutation is sometimes a form of adaptation, but if something changes in the DNA of the species and could possibly be harmful to it, that is a harmful mutation.Examples:-born without a part of the brain-cancer is a form of a harmful mutation-hypoglycemia
Is a mutation deleterious?
A deleterious mutation has a negative effect on the phenotype, and thus decreases the fitness of the organism. (A harmful mutation)
When would mutation not be harmful?
Mutation would not be harmful if the mutation allowed an animal to live longer. This may be the case if an animal that is not normally albino is born albino in a place that gets a lot of snow.
Why is an albino frog considered a harmful mutation?
its not
What are some examples of harmful Radiation?
mutation
Is mutation always harmful for human body?
No. Although there is a chance of a beneficial mutation, the chance of it occurring is almost astronomical. Most mutations are harmful to humans.
Does the environment determine if a mutation is harmful of helpful?
If it is harmful it will not survive long
Is a four leaf clover a harmful mutation?
Probably not, albeit you may be...
How do gene mutations happen?
mutation are caused by radiation and are 99.9% harmful
