Letter drawn by group Mutation if any Result/Trait(s) A AAGGGCUUAUUC Extra long nails on digits B GGCUUAUUC No digits on hands; hands paddle-like C AUGGGCUUAUAC Normal D AUGGGCGGCUUAUAC Hands fused in front of body; no range of arm motion E UACAUGGGCUUA Webbing hands and feet F AUGGGCAUAUAC No peripheral vision G AUGGCCUUAUAC Blind H GGGAUAUCG Short legs; correct number of digits on hands and feet The process of evolution involves changes in the genetic makeup of a population over a period of time. Sexual reproduction enhances variability among offspring. The random alteration of DNA from parent to offspring, called mutations, also produces variable characteristics in offspring. Some mutations can be helpful, while others can be harmful and hinder survival. In this experiment, students mimicked random mutations. The mutations affected the organisms eyesight and appendages. Data was collected by the students to determine if the mutations were helpful or harmful when trying to collect and eat food.     26) Imagine that these animals lived in a coastal habitat. Due to global warming, sea level rose and the area was flooded. Assess the types of mutations to determine which group would MOST LIKELY be best adapted for this change in habitat.   A) Group A     B) Group B     C) Group D     D) Group E not graded

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN:9780134580999
Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...
icon
Related questions
Question
Letter drawn
by group
Mutation if any Result/Trait(s)
A AAGGGCUUAUUC Extra long nails on digits
B GGCUUAUUC No digits on hands; hands
paddle-like
C AUGGGCUUAUAC Normal
D AUGGGCGGCUUAUAC Hands fused in front of
body; no range of arm motion
E UACAUGGGCUUA Webbing hands and feet
F AUGGGCAUAUAC No peripheral vision
G AUGGCCUUAUAC Blind
H GGGAUAUCG Short legs; correct number
of digits on hands and feet

The process of evolution involves changes in the genetic makeup of a population over a period of time. Sexual reproduction enhances variability among offspring. The random alteration of DNA from parent to offspring, called mutations, also produces variable characteristics in offspring. Some mutations can be helpful, while others can be harmful and hinder survival. In this experiment, students mimicked random mutations. The mutations affected the organisms eyesight and appendages. Data was collected by the students to determine if the mutations were helpful or harmful when trying to collect and eat food.
 
 
26) Imagine that these animals lived in a coastal habitat. Due to global warming, sea level rose and the area was flooded. Assess the types of mutations to determine which group would MOST LIKELY be best adapted for this change in habitat.
 
A) Group A
 
 
B) Group B
 
 
C) Group D
 
 
D) Group E
not graded
Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 3 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Genetic evolution
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Biology
ISBN:
9780134580999
Author:
Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:
PEARSON
Biology 2e
Biology 2e
Biology
ISBN:
9781947172517
Author:
Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher:
OpenStax
Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:
9781259398629
Author:
McKinley, Michael P., O'loughlin, Valerie Dean, Bidle, Theresa Stouter
Publisher:
Mcgraw Hill Education,
Molecular Biology of the Cell (Sixth Edition)
Molecular Biology of the Cell (Sixth Edition)
Biology
ISBN:
9780815344322
Author:
Bruce Alberts, Alexander D. Johnson, Julian Lewis, David Morgan, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter Walter
Publisher:
W. W. Norton & Company
Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:
9781260159363
Author:
Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, Cynthia
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
Inquiry Into Life (16th Edition)
Inquiry Into Life (16th Edition)
Biology
ISBN:
9781260231700
Author:
Sylvia S. Mader, Michael Windelspecht
Publisher:
McGraw Hill Education