3.34: Understand that Mutation is a Rare, Random Change in Genetic Material that Can be Inherited

MUTATION: Rare and random change in DNA sequence coding for new alleles for gene

Diagram showing an Example of Mutation

TYPES OF MUTATIONS:

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• Beneficial Mutations change DNA sequence to create new variations of trait that makes organism better adapted to environment, increasing chances of survival
• Detrimental Mutations change DNA sequence to truncate DNA sequence to abrogate normal function of trait
• Neutral Mutations has no effect on the functioning of specific characteristics