A mutation is a permanent change in the DNA sequence of a gene. This can be beneficial if the change gives a new function to or improves the function of that gene.
<span>The above is a definition. But one must really define "beneficial". Some regard it as beneficial if it helps the specific individual who has it. Others would think it beneficial if it produced some survival advantage that insured more descendents for that individual. </span>
<span>It is the difference between a mutation that allowed for greater athletic ability, but a decreased desire for offspring, versus a more moderate athletic enhancement, but a greater desire for offspring. </span>
<span>The small percentage of ways to improve an organism, versus the near infinite ways of harming the organism, mean that most mutations are not going to be beneficial. At best, they will be "inconsequential" - such as a new shade of eye color, or a mole on a section of your skin. </span>
The populist notion of "powers" that can come from mutations is wildly inaccurate. Even assuming a minor power like the ability to see infra red radiation would take thousands upon thousands of mutations over vast amounts of time. A mutation for blindness is far more likely.
<span>It should also be noted that the traditional model of evolutionary theory no longer applies to man. We don't allow changes in our environment, and without such changes, there is no need for one trait more than another to predominate. After all, it is irrelevent that a mutation might allow for greater speed in running, when everyone drives a car.</span>
Answer:
Both Cohesion and adhesion play an important role in the upward movement of water through a plant.
Explanation:
Water is absorbed by the roots and transported by xylem tissue to various parts of a plant body such as stem ,leaf .
During the transportation of water molecules through the xylem tissue formation of hydrogen bond occur between the water molecules. A single hydrogen bond is weak but collectively they exert a very strong interaction.As a result a water column is established in the xylem tissue. This is called cohesion.
Adhesion deals with the interaction of water column with the wall of the xylem tissue.
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Answer: Anconeus muscle
Explanation:
The anconeus is a small muscle found at the elbow. It is Attached to the humerus and ulna (it originates on the lateral epicondyle of the humerus and inserts on the olecranon process and superior portion of the ulna). Anconeus muscle allows the forearm to extend and it also provides support for the dorsal joint capsule and the ulna as well.
The radial nerve permits the anconeus muscle to carry all of those functions.
Sea Floor Magnetism, Fossil Evidence, <span>Distribution of volcanoes and earthquakes on the globe </span>and Continental drift.
