1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
Aneli [31]
3 years ago
14

Define mutation and mutagen.

Biology
1 answer:
Nina [5.8K]3 years ago
4 0
Mutations. Definition. A Mutation occurs when a DNA gene is damaged or changed in such a way as to alter the genetic message carried by that gene. A Mutagen is an agent of substance that can bring about a permanent alteration to the physical composition of a DNA gene such that the genetic message is changed.
You might be interested in
What is the tempature in Taigas
mina [271]
Winter's LOWEST temperature in taiga is -65°F<span>. The temperature range, as you can see, is </span>-65° F<span> to 70°F.</span>
7 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
The picture shows a location in India that is very dry and arid. If you were to travel across the mountain,you would find large
mafiozo [28]

Answer:

<h2 />

Explanation:

The picture shows a location in India that is very dry and arid. Notice the tall mountains in the background; you can find high amounts of vegetation on the other side of the mountains. Which statement is most likely true for this area?

PlaneMad/Wikimedia

This area is in a high altitude.

This area has low albedo.

This area is in a rain shadow.

This area is influenced by sea breezes.

5 0
3 years ago
A chimpanzee has 48 chromosomes in its somatic cells. what is the haploid number of chromosomes in the chimpanzee?
noname [10]
There is 2 sets of chromosomes in a regular/somatic cell. In this case chimpanzee have 48 total in each regular cell which means their sex cells/haploid cells have half of that which would be 12 chromosomes. (Haploid cells only have one set of chromosomes)
5 0
4 years ago
Carlsbad Caverns is unusual because the cave was originally carved from _________.
AysviL [449]
D repeated rising and lowering the water table
5 0
3 years ago
Relaying signals from the neuron to other cells is a function of the __________. A. Axon B. Axon terminals C. Myelin sheath D. C
tankabanditka [31]

Answer:

B. Axon terminals

Explanation:

hope this helps

3 0
2 years ago
Other questions:
  • What does the nurse recognize as the earliest sign of serious impairment of brain circulation related to increasing icp?
    11·1 answer
  • Which taxonomic group includes kingdoms and all other levels of taxonomy
    9·1 answer
  • When was aids discovered
    13·1 answer
  • !!HELP!!!!
    9·1 answer
  • The science of ____ explains the origin and persistence of life, and studies the changes in living things.
    6·1 answer
  • The ________ of a sperm contains the enzymes essential for fertilization. The ________ of a sperm contains the enzymes essential
    14·1 answer
  • Can your body’s vital signs fluctuate (go up &amp; down) and still be healthy?
    8·1 answer
  • Hemophilia is a rare recessive genetic disorder in which the recessive version of the gene does not produce blood-clotting facto
    5·1 answer
  • Please help<br> Really important <br> I’ll mark you brainlist
    7·1 answer
  • Is this a inference or observation<br> When I rang the doorbell, no one answered.
    8·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!