How is it possible that some, but not all, mutations get passed from one generation to the next?

Q: How Mutations in differentgenes cause the same disease?

A: The permanent change in the sequence of nucleotides of the genome in an organism is called a…

Q: Is it possible to prevent mutations entirely?

A: A mutation is an alteration or change in a deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sequence. Mutations can…

Q: How do we know that mutations occur spontaneously?

A: The molecule which determines the traits or characters of an organism is known as the genetic…

Q: How does reverse genetics work?

A: The method used to understand the function of the gene by analyzing the phenotypic effect is known…

Q: If a mutagen causes bases to be removed from nucleotides withinDNA, what repair system would fix…

A: DNA repair is the process in which certain specialized enzymes within the cell known as DNA repair…

Q: How is paramutation similar to normal gene mutation? How does it differ? Make a list of similarities…

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Q: Are mutations random events? Explain your answer.

A: The genome of all the organisms except few viruses is made up of DNA. DNA is made up of four…

Q: Which of the following energy sources from the electromagnetic spectrum are likely to induce…

A: Electromagnetic radiation are waves of electromagnetic field which are synchronised oscilation…

Q: Why do gene mutations not result in chromosomal mutations?

A: Answer: Introduction: Mutation- These are the random heritable changes that occurs in the DNA…

Q: Why Spontaneous mutation rates are low ?

A: Any heritable change in the genetic makeup of an individual is called as mutation. It is a sudden…

Q: What is exon shuffling? How can it lead to the evolution of new genes?

A: Exon shuffling may be a molecular mechanism for the formation of the latest genes. it's a process…

Q: One unexpected result of the sequencing of the human genome was the finding that mutations in a…

A: The genetic information of all living organisms (except some viruses) is stored in the cell in the…

Q: Are mutations equally likely to occur in all locations in the genome? Why or why not?

A: Mutation: The changes that occur in DNA sequence or helical structure due to mutagens. These are…

Q: is the action of the ultraviolet radiation on DNA to induce mutation?

A: UV radiation is a kind of non-ionizing radiation released by the sun and other artificial means. One…

Q: In the DNA of what kind of cell must a mutation occur for the genetic change to be passed down to…

A: Mutation is any kind of change in the gene sequence of the DNA which may ultimately affect the…

Q: X-rays strike a chromosome in a living cell and ultimately cause the cell to die. Did the X-rays…

A: Introduction  Radiation such as X rays are harmful to the mankind, they have high energy value and…

Q: What is a mutation of a gene?

A: Gene is the unit of hereditary which is transferred from one generation to another and posses the…

Q: Can Mutations be Spontaneous or Induced ?

A: Mutations in the genetic material are classified as the changed in the sequences of DNA. These…

Q: How can different mutations cause the same disease?

A: The permanent change in the sequence of nucleotides of the genome in an organism is called a…

Q: Can a harmful mutation-causing genetic disease exist from generation to generation without…

A: Genes are DNA pieces or fragments borne on the chromosomes that decide particular human traits, such…

Mitochondrial Mutations

A mitochondrion is a cellular organelle that serves as the site for cellular respiration and energy production (ATP or Adenosine Triphosphate). It is a double-membrane-bound organelle and is only present in eukaryotic cells.