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What is the main driving force behind mutations?
What is the main driving force behind mutations?
- Natural selection and evolution
- Random mutations (correct)
- Environmental factors
- Genetic change
What type of mutation is exemplified by a Thymine (T) instead of a Cytosine (C) in the TRYP1 gene?
What type of mutation is exemplified by a Thymine (T) instead of a Cytosine (C) in the TRYP1 gene?
- Silent mutation
- Missense mutation
- Transition mutation (correct)
- Insertion mutation
What determines whether a mutation will be favored and passed on?
What determines whether a mutation will be favored and passed on?
- The organism's ability to repair DNA
- The degree of change in the DNA sequence
- The type of environment
- The mutation's impact on survival and reproduction (correct)
What drives the action on random mutations or changes that lead to better survival/reproduction?
What drives the action on random mutations or changes that lead to better survival/reproduction?
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In the context of mutations, what is the role of genetic and environmental factors?
In the context of mutations, what is the role of genetic and environmental factors?
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Mutations and Evolution
- The main driving force behind mutations is random errors during DNA replication and other mechanisms.
Types of Mutations
- A mutation exemplified by a Thymine (T) instead of a Cytosine (C) in the TRYP1 gene is an example of a point mutation, where one nucleotide is replaced by another.
Natural Selection
- Natural selection determines whether a mutation will be favored and passed on, based on its impact on an organism's survival and reproductive success.
Driving Forces of Evolution
- Random mutations or changes driven by genetic drift, gene flow, mutation, and genetic recombination lead to better survival and reproduction, which are favored by natural selection.
Role of Genetic and Environmental Factors
- Genetic factors, such as mutations, and environmental factors, such as selection pressures, interact to shape the evolution of a population.
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