Mutation (Varaition) Flashcards
1
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Mutation
A
As a permanent change in the DNA base sequence of DNA.
2
Q
Examples of mutagens
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Chemicals
Ultraviolet Light
Radiation
3
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Silent (or Neutral) mutation
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Which has no observable effects on an organism.
4
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Beneficial mutation
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The individual has a survival advantage that the other member of its species doesn’t.
5
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Harmful mutation
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Detrimental to an organism and affects its survival.
6
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Somatic cells
Examples
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May affect the individual in its lifetime though not be passed on to the next generation.
Skin cells and liver cells
7
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Gametic cells
Examples
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Is pass on to the next generation and may affect the survival of the offspring.
Sperm cells and egg cells
