What is Somatic and Germline Mutation?
“Somatic mutations occur in somatic cells and can’t be inherited whilst the germline mutations occur in germ cells and inherited onto offspring.” 3 somatic mutations are reported per healthy individual …
Mutation
Genetics of MTHFR: Gene, Mutations, Variants, Inheritance and Testing
“The MTHFR gene encodes an enzyme known as methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase that breaks down homocysteine amino acid. C677T and A1298C are two common mutations of the MTHFR gene.” Enzymes are proteins …
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Role of Genetic Polymorphism in Human Evolution and Survival
“Various phenotypes and variations in different organisms are evolved due to the mechanism known as genetic polymorphism.” DNA is known to us only since 1950, ‘chemically’ explained in 1953 by …
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100 Common Genetic Disorders
“Genetic disorders occur due to alterations in either gene, DNA or chromosome which can cause serious health or medical problems.” Genetic disorders are congenital, commonly, however not in all cases. …
Mutagen: Definition, Types and Effect
“Mutagen is a physical, chemical or biological agent that causes mutation by altering the genetic material which possibly results in the disease condition.” In a simple language, we can say …
What Is A Point Mutation?
“A mutation occurs at a single base on a polynucleotide DNA chain is called point mutation.” A mutation is a natural event that changes the genetic constitution of a genome, …
