Mutations
We've all heard of superheroes and villians...that's probably one of the first things you thought of when you read the word mutant. The word mutations might even evoke a negative reaction.
However, it's not that simple. Mutations in an organism's DNA is one of the main causes of genetic variation in all of the species that we observe. Sometimes mutations harm an organism; sometimes they give that organism a unique ability to survive in their environment.
In this unit you will explore when, where, and why some mutations occur. I hope you enjoy your journey. Good luck on your quest!
However, it's not that simple. Mutations in an organism's DNA is one of the main causes of genetic variation in all of the species that we observe. Sometimes mutations harm an organism; sometimes they give that organism a unique ability to survive in their environment.
In this unit you will explore when, where, and why some mutations occur. I hope you enjoy your journey. Good luck on your quest!