Question

Pretend you are a biologist analyzing mutations occurring in the DNA of an endangered species. In three to five sentences, describe one type of mutation you might see that would help in the survival of the species and one type of mutation that might harm its survival. Additionally, describe how biologists might use this analysis to promote the survival of the species.

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Lethal mutations are mutations that are deleterious, its presence in an individual brings about the death of such individual.

Insertion or deletion this a mutation caused by the addition or deletion of a nitrogenous base leading to a shift in the reading frame and a formation of new bases sequence.

Indel mutations can be beneficial at times resulting into variations that is important in an individual. This variation can be explored and use for research.