Questions I got wrong P2 Flashcards by Yasmin <3 | Brainscape

Q

Why do mutations give greater significant source of variation in prokaryotes than eukaryotes?

A

Prokaryotes reproduce asexually, so all daughter cells are genetically identical
Mutations can’t be masked in prokaryotes
Mutation in prokaryotes happens in functional DNA as they have no introns

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