AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Mutations are changes in the genetic sequence, and they are a main cause of diversity among organisms. These changes occur at many different levels, and they can have widely differing consequences.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mutations can arise when mistakes are made while cells are copying DNA, like making a spelling mistake when copying a word. These mutations make up a species’ genetic diversity. Over generations, more and more mistakes are made, leading to more mutations.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mutation creates slightly different versions of the same genes, called alleles. These small differences in DNA sequence make every individual unique. They account for the variation we see in human hair color, skin color, height, shape, behavior, and susceptibility to disease.

Detailed explanation-4: -Genetic mutations are changes to your DNA sequence that happen during cell division when your cells make copies of themselves. Your DNA tells your body how to form and function. Genetic mutations could lead to genetic conditions like cancer, or they could help humans better adapt to their environment over time.

Detailed explanation-5: -Genetic Diversity refers to the range of different inherited traits within a species. In a species with high genetic diversity, there would be many individuals with a wide variety of different traits. Genetic diversity is critical for a population to adapt to changing environments.