what are ways that mutations can affect organisms
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Harmful mutations may cause genetic disorders or cancer. A genetic disorder is a disease caused by a mutation in one or a few genes. A human example is cystic fibrosis. A mutation in a single gene causes the body to produce thick, sticky mucus that clogs the lungs and blocks ducts in digestive organs.
Answer:
No change occurs in phenotype. Some mutations don't have any noticeable effect on the phenotype of an organism
Small change occurs in phenotype. A single mutation caused this cat's ears to curl backwards slightly
Big change occurs in phenotype
Explanation:
Mutations are caused by environmental factors known as mutagens. Types of mutagens include radiation, chemicals, and infectious agents
Gene mutations that involve changes in one or a few nucleotides and occur at a single point in the DNA sequence
This type of mutation includes substitutions, insertions, and deletions
This mutation usually occurs during replication