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Mutations are unnatural changes in the body or behavior. They are not always bad. For instance, the skin of the poison tree frog is not really bad at all. It rubs itself on poison leaves and mutated itself not to be affected.

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Can mutations occur in jellyfish?

Mutations happen in ALL living things (and also in viruses)!!!!!!


Are all mutation harmful?

No, not all mutations are harmful. Some mutations may result in new traits that provide a survival advantage, while others may have no effect on an organism's fitness. Additionally, some mutations are neutral and do not impact an organism's health or survival.


Are all mutations passed on to your children?

No, not all mutations are passed on to children. Mutations can occur in the DNA of reproductive cells (eggs and sperm) and if they are present in those cells, they can be passed on to the next generation. However, most mutations occur in non-reproductive cells and are not passed on to offspring.


Are all DNA mutations detrimental?

Nope! Sometimes mutations are "silent mutations", this means that changing out the base does not change the amino acid made (as many amino acids are coded by about 3 different base combinations) Also, the mutation may only swap out an amino acid with a similar one, causing no change in the function of the protein it codes for. A lot of times, several AA's can be altered (even w/ very different AA's), and the protein structure/function can remain the same. Also.... DNA mutations that result in phenotypic mutations are sometimes a good thing: hence evolution... many small mutations causing an advantage over time. :) So mostly mutations that cause a base to swap out for another one are safe. Those that delete or insert a base change the reading frame and that's bad!


Why not all mutations are passed on to future offspring?

Not all mutations are passed on to future offspring because mutations occur randomly and may not affect an individual's reproductive cells. Additionally, some mutations may be harmful to the organism, reducing its chances of survival and reproduction. Finally, mutations that do occur in reproductive cells may not be passed on if the individual does not reproduce or if the mutation is not present in the germ line cells.

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Are all mutations bad.?

No not all mutations are bad there are good mutations and bad mutations


How are mutations useful in breeding?

mutations are useful but not all the time itis 99 percent are bad


Are all mutations bad Explain your answer?

Not all mutations are bad. Some mutations can be neutral, having no effect on an organism. And in some cases, mutations can be beneficial, providing an advantage in certain environments or circumstances. However, harmful mutations can also occur, leading to genetic disorders or other negative effects.


Are mutations always bad for an organism?

Mutations are changes in an organism's DNA that can be harmful, beneficial, or have no effect at all. While some mutations can be harmful and lead to diseases or disorders, others can be beneficial and provide an advantage in certain environments. So, mutations are not always bad for an organism.


Are chromosomes bad for mutations?

No. But they are necessary for mutations to arise. Likewise, they are also necessary in order for mutations not to arise.


What can mutations do and do not do?

Mutations can introduce genetic variation within a population, which can lead to diversity, adaptation, and evolution. However, mutations do not always result in beneficial changes and can also lead to genetic disorders or diseases.


Are artificial proteins bad for you?

no they arent


Are pitbuls bad?

pitbuls are not bad because they look like it but they arent


What are good mutations?

A third arm wouldn't be bad.


Are all mutations generic?

Yes. All mutations of the genetic material are genetic.


Are poles good footballers?

Poles arent bad footballers


Why does maniac take mars bars to the party at the McNABS maniac magee?

he wanted to show him that all whites arent that bad and he wanted to be his friend