mutations Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
what is a variation?
A
differences between organisms of the same species
2
Q
what are species?
A
organisms that can be bred together to produce fertile offspring
3
Q
what is a mutation?
A
rare, random change to an organism’s DNA base sequence
4
Q
T or F: mutations can be inherited
A
true
5
Q
how can mutations occur?
A
mistakes when DNA is copied before cell division
6
Q
can mutations be harmful?
A
yes
