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Heredity (Mutation (Not all mutations are harmful (Some mutations are…
Heredity
Mutation
a permanent change, structural alteration in the DNA
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Mutagenic agents like UV, alpha, beta and gamma radiation can increase the chance of mutation
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Co-dominance
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for eg, when a red flower is cross-bred with a white flower, a pink flower may be produced
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Gene mutation
1) Albinism
absence of pigments in the skin, hair & eyes
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2) Sickle-cell anaemia
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mutated gene produces haemoglobin S (HbS); almost the same as normal haemoglobin except for 1 amino acid
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