Which Type of Mutation Do You Think Is Most Harmful

question 96

Essay

Which type of mutation do you think is most harmful to a cell,a base substitution (e.g.,an A is replaced by a G)or a base insertion (e.g.,ACG becomes ACTG)? Why?

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Definitions:

Aquifer

An underground layer of water-bearing permeable rock or materials through which water can move and be stored.

Dry Period

An extended timespan with significantly reduced or no precipitation, leading to drought conditions and water scarcity.

Water Waste

The loss or misuse of water resources, often due to inefficient practices, leakage, or contamination.

Aquifer

A subsurface layer of permeable rock, fractures, or unconsolidated matter that holds water, allowing for groundwater to be drawn out through a well.