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dalvyx [7]
3 years ago
15

How are genetic mutations passed from parent to offspring?

Biology
2 answers:
tiny-mole [99]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

Genetic mutations are passed from parent to offspring by mutated gametes (sex cells) which are fuse to create offspring.

Explanation:

Genetic mutations or germline mutations can be defined as permanent change in the DNA sequence of germ cells (cells, which form ovum and sperm). These mutations can pass from one generation to other, when a mutated sperm or mutated oocyte (gametes) get fertilized with other oocyte or sperm.

When a single celled zygote containing genetic mutations divides then this mutation spreads to the whole cells of an organism.

DNA that is only passed on from mothers to their children is stored in mitochondria,Mutations in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) are important causes of various types of diseases.

THUS THE GENETIC MUTATIONS ARE PASSED FROM PARENTS TO OFFSPRING BY MUTATED GAMETES ,FUSING TO CREATE OFFSPRING.

AnnZ [28]3 years ago
5 0
The only mutations<span> that matter to large-scale evolution are those that can be </span>passed on<span> to </span>offspring<span>. These occur in reproductive cells like eggs and sperm and are called germ line </span>mutations<span>. A single germ line </span>mutation<span> can have a range of effects: No change occurs in phenotype.</span>
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