Mutation can affect the genome in many different ways. For now,lets consider mut

Question

Mutation can affect the genome in many different ways. For now,lets consider mutations that (1) result in changes of the codingsequences of genes, and (2) result in changes of nucleotidesequences of introns.
A. Which type of mutation would have the most evolutionarypotential, and why? B. How do consequences of mutations in germline and somaticcells differ?
A. Which type of mutation would have the most evolutionarypotential, and why? B. How do consequences of mutations in germline and somaticcells differ?

Explanation / Answer

Introns are not expressed sequences Exons are expressed.Introns go through post transcriptional modification they are cutout of the mRNA prior to translation so mutations there aren'timportant evolutionary as coding sequences bc these are expressedphenotypes.
B. Germline (germ cells=sex cells) mutations are serious bcthey are passed on to offspring whereas in somatic cells(somaticcells=non sex cells) these mutations end with the effectedindividual they are not passed to offspring.

Related Questions

Navigate

• Browse (All)
• Browse M
• Subjects

---

---

Integrity-first tutoring: explanations and feedback only — we do not complete graded work. Learn more.