Explain why mutations are almost always neutral or harmful. What will be an ideal response?


Concepts to Consider: Mutations are changes in the genetic material that then result in changes in the
resulting proteins; if the change is substantial, then the mutation will be harmful, as the protein will be
nonfunctional

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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What will be an ideal response?

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Our ability to respond to moderate heat and cold is due to

A. electromagnetic receptors. B. nociceptors. C. mechanoreceptors. D. thermoreceptors. E. chemoreceptors.

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The sperm structure that helps penetrate the egg cell is the ________

A) ATP B) midpiece C) acrosome D) tail

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