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What changes in cells can be passed to offspring?
If a parent carries a gene mutation in their egg or sperm, it can pass to their child. These hereditary (or inherited) mutations are in almost every cell of the person’s body throughout their life. Hereditary mutations include cystic fibrosis, hemophilia, and sickle cell disease.
Is evolution passing on genes?
In biology, evolution is the change in the inherited traits of a population from generation to generation. These traits are the expression of genes that are copied and passed on to offspring during reproduction.
What is the theory of evolution and cell theory?
Evolution- The theory that the traits and characteristics of a population change over time. Cell theory- The theory that all living organisms are made up of cells, and that cells are the basic units of life on the planet, and that all cells descended from a single protocell.
In which cell type might a mutation be passed from generation to generation?
Mutations can occur in either cell type. If a gene is altered in a germ cell, the mutation is termed a germinal mutation. Because germ cells give rise to gametes, some gamete s will carry the mutation and it will be passed on to the next generation when the individual successfully mates.
Can evolution occur in generations?
Individual organisms can evolve during a single lifespan. Because evolution is slow, humans cannot influence it. Genetic drift only occurs in small populations. Humans are not currently evolving.
Does evolution occur in individuals or populations?
Individual organisms don’t evolve. Populations evolve. Because individuals in a population vary, some in the population are better able to survive and reproduce given a particular set of environmental conditions.
How does evolution relate to cells?
The hypothesis that eukaryotic cells evolved from a symbiotic association of prokaryotes—endosymbiosis—is particularly well supported by studies of mitochondria and chloroplasts, which are thought to have evolved from bacteria living in large cells.
Does the cell theory hold true in all cells?
A scientific theory is a broad explanation for events that is widely accepted as true. Evolution is a change in species over time. Evolution occurs by natural selection. The cell theory states that all living things are made up of cells, and living cells always come from other living cells.