Mutations Flashcards

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What are Mutations?

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Random change to genetic material.
Mutations are (ROLF):
Randomly Occurring Low Frequency.

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What are Mutagenic Agents and examples of them?

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Environmental factors that increase the frequency of a mutation occurring.
X-rays/UV radiation
Mustard Gas
High temperatures

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What are the advantages of Mutations/Variations?

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Mutations create variety (the only source of new alleles in a population).
Variation helps animals or plants cope with environmental change.
Mutation of fur colour=Advanatge.

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