Mutation TYPES

Question 1

Mutation

Answer 1

A permanent change in Dna sequence of a cell

Question 2

Somatic mutation

Answer 2

Only in the bodies somatic cells, body cells, cannot be inherited

Question 3

Germline:

Answer 3

only in gametes, reproduction cells, like ova and sperm, can be inherited

Question 4

Benefits of Mutation:

Answer 4

Some mutations can increase the survival of an organism and reproductive rate, like some people in africa have increased hemoglobin making them less suitable to malaria

Question 5

Neutral Mutation:

Answer 5

These mutations have no impact on the organism or difference, like different eye color is an example of a neutral mutation

Question 6

Deleterious:

Answer 6

These mutations are harmful that can lead to death of an organism or decreased reproduction, like cancer is a deleterious mutations