AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Many mutations result in nucleotide sequence changes that have no effect on the functioning of the genome. These silent mutations include virtually all of those that occur in intergenic DNA and in the non-coding components of genes and gene-related sequences.

Detailed explanation-2: -Which of the following would be the most immediate result of a gene mutation in an organism? A change in a protein produced by the organism.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sometimes, gene variants (also known as mutations) prevent one or more proteins from working properly. By changing a gene’s instructions for making a protein, a variant can cause a protein to malfunction or to not be produced at all.

Detailed explanation-4: -Genetic variations that alter gene activity or protein function can introduce different traits in an organism. If a trait is advantageous and helps the individual survive and reproduce, the genetic variation is more likely to be passed to the next generation (a process known as natural selection).

Detailed explanation-5: -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.