Question:
If a mistake is made in the replication of DNA, it is called a?
Angel
2007-04-25 12:23:32 UTC
replication error

mutation

trisomy

chromosomal defect
Seven answers:
BelladonnaFA06
2007-04-25 12:57:00 UTC
It is called a mutation. A mutation is defined as a change (or mistake) in the base pairs sequence of genetic material. Basically, it is a copying error during DNA replication.
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2016-12-10 16:12:16 UTC
It somewhat relies upon on your skills for introduction. in case you define introduction as a results of fact the introduction of a sparkling synthetic species then particular they did. in case you define it as transforming into each and every thing ex nihilo then no. To be honest, as quickly as the DNA is faraway from the cellular, that cellular is now not residing. as quickly as the recent DNA is inserted, the cellular's tactics initiate back and it somewhat is asserted to be residing as quickly as greater. this methodology is not greater a simulation of life than dropping a stone is a simulation of gravity, i.e. not something is being simulated, it somewhat is alive.
Milo's Daddy
2007-04-25 12:31:48 UTC
It's a mutation
Kathy -
2007-04-25 12:35:34 UTC
mutation
Secret Service But I Got My Own SK
2007-04-25 12:27:48 UTC
trisomy
2007-04-25 12:30:33 UTC
an accidental pregnancy hahhaa
2007-04-25 12:30:21 UTC
a boo-boo


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