Writing/Response Prompt:Theorize about the following - Where do harmful genes that contribute to diseases like PKU come from? Please note that - Gene mutations provide one source of harmful genes. A mutation isa sudden, permanent change in a gene. While many mutations can be harmful or lethal, once in a while, a mutation benefits an individual by giving that person an advantage over those who donot have the mutation.

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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

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Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

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Theorize about the following - Where do harmful genes that contribute to diseases like PKU come from? Please note that - Gene mutations provide one source of harmful genes. A mutation is
a sudden, permanent change in a gene. While many mutations can be harmful or lethal, once in a while, a mutation benefits an individual by giving that person an advantage over those who do
not have the mutation.

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Each organism's DNA sequence is unique. Its base-pair sequence might vary from time to time. It is referred to as a "mutation." A mutation can cause alterations in the proteins that are translated by the DNA.

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