Question

Please construct a R.A.C.E. explanation for the prompt below. How do mutations to DNA affect an organism? Name all of the possible ways that an organism could be affected by the mutation and provide examples

Answer 1

Mutations can affect an organism by changing its physical characteristics (or phenotype) or it can impact the way DNA codes the genetic information (genotype). When mutations occur they can cause termination (death) of an organism or they can be partially lethal.