can it mutate?
Yes
Gene
DNA replication is for the most part extremely accurate, however errors (mutations) do occur.
dna that contains genes from more than one source is called UNANSWERABLE what does 'gene' means? A sequence of nucleotides in DNA or RNA that encodes the synthesis of a gene product, either RNA or protein what is its purpose? The transmission of genes to an organism's offspring is the basis of the inheritance of phenotypic trait. what are some of the essential ones? Housekeeping genes what is its regulation? A cell regulates its gene expression depending on its external environment, its internal environment, and its specific role if in a multicellular organism
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Gene [SEP] Mutation
DNA replication is for the most part extremely accurate, however errors (mutations) do occur. The error rate in eukaryotic cells can be as low as 10 per nucleotide per replication, whereas for some RNA viruses it can be as high as 10. This means that each generation, each human genome accumulates 1–2 new mutations. Small mutations can be caused by DNA replication and the aftermath of DNA damage and include point mutations in which a single base is altered and frameshift mutations in which a single base is inserted or deleted. Either of these mutations can change the gene by missense (change a codon to encode a different amino acid) or nonsense (a premature stop codon).