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Is mutations that occur in body cells will always be threatening to the organism?
yes, true.
Will mutations that occur in body cells will always be life threatening to the organism?
Not necessarily. Some produce cancers but many are noncancerous.
Why not all mutations are passed on to future offspring?
Not all mutations are passed on to future offspring because mutations occur randomly and may not affect an individual's reproductive cells. Additionally, some mutations may be harmful to the organism, reducing its chances of survival and reproduction. Finally, mutations that do occur in reproductive cells may not be passed on if the individual does not reproduce or if the mutation is not present in the germ line cells.
Will cells with mutations always make normal proteins?
Cells with mutations may not always produce normal proteins. Mutations can alter the DNA sequence, which may result in changes to the structure or function of the protein produced. These changes can lead to abnormal protein function, which can impact cellular processes and potentially contribute to disease.
Can somatic mutations occur in sex chromosomes?
Yes, somatic mutations can occur in sex chromosomes. These mutations can affect the genes located on the X or Y chromosome, leading to genetic changes in somatic cells, which are not passed on to offspring. Somatic mutations on sex chromosomes can impact an individual's health and development.
Is mutations that occur in body cells will always be threatening to the organism?
yes, true.
Will mutations that occur in body cells will always be life threatening to the organism?
Not necessarily. Some produce cancers but many are noncancerous.
Are gamete cells mutations and somatic cells mutations inheritable?
Since only gamete cells actually participate in the creation of a new organism, it is only the mutations in gamete cells which are inheritable; mutations in somatic cells are not inheritable.
How does a mutation in a sex cell differ from a mutation in a non-sex cell?
Mutations in sex cells can be passed on to children. Mutations in sex cells only affect offspring. Mutations in sex cells do not affect the organism.
Why not all mutations are passed on to future offspring?
Not all mutations are passed on to future offspring because mutations occur randomly and may not affect an individual's reproductive cells. Additionally, some mutations may be harmful to the organism, reducing its chances of survival and reproduction. Finally, mutations that do occur in reproductive cells may not be passed on if the individual does not reproduce or if the mutation is not present in the germ line cells.
Will cells with mutations always make normal proteins?
Cells with mutations may not always produce normal proteins. Mutations can alter the DNA sequence, which may result in changes to the structure or function of the protein produced. These changes can lead to abnormal protein function, which can impact cellular processes and potentially contribute to disease.
Are the cells the same and why?
The DNA of cells in the same organism will be the same if no mutations occur. The only diffferences from your hair cells to your muscle cells is the structure of the cell. The structure of a cell gives the cell it's function.
Why are mutations in body cells NOT a source of genetic variation?
They happen after the organism has been born, and often lead to tumours and cancer (caused by carcinogens). Other types of mutations can be caused by mutagens, which mutate the DNA of a cell. It doesn't affect the DNA of every cell in the organism/ reproductive cells, so isn't passed on to offspring
Can somatic mutations occur in sex chromosomes?
Yes, somatic mutations can occur in sex chromosomes. These mutations can affect the genes located on the X or Y chromosome, leading to genetic changes in somatic cells, which are not passed on to offspring. Somatic mutations on sex chromosomes can impact an individual's health and development.
Mutagenic agents are substances that?
Mutagenic agents are substances that can cause changes in an organism's DNA, leading to mutations. These mutations can affect the way cells grow and replicate, potentially causing harmful effects such as cancer or genetic disorders.
New heritable characteristics can result from?
mutations of genes in an organism's sex cells & new combinations of existing genes during sexual reproduction.
How mutations in reproductive cells are different from mutations in body cells?
Mutations in reproductive cells can be passed on to offspring, potentially impacting future generations, while mutations in body cells typically affect only the individual in which they occur. Reproductive cell mutations can lead to genetic disorders in offspring, while mutations in body cells may cause diseases or cancer in the individual.
