Mutations

Question 1

What are Mutations?

Answer 1

Random change to genetic material.
Mutations are (ROLF):
Randomly Occurring Low Frequency.

Question 2

What are Mutagenic Agents and examples of them?

Answer 2

Environmental factors that increase the frequency of a mutation occurring.
X-rays/UV radiation
Mustard Gas
High temperatures

Question 3

What are the advantages of Mutations/Variations?

Answer 3

Mutations create variety (the only source of new alleles in a population).
Variation helps animals or plants cope with environmental change.
Mutation of fur colour=Advanatge.