Medal. :)

What can happen if there is a mutation to the zygote (embryo) in the female (human) reproductive system?

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Medal. :)

What can happen if there is a mutation to the zygote (embryo) in the female (human) reproductive system?

anonymous · Answer

what do you think?

secret-ninja · Answer

I'm guessing it can make the baby have a disorder once born? I don't really know...

anonymous · Answer

well it depends on the type of the mutation, for instance, if a baby is born carrying, not exhibiting the trait for sickle cell anemia, they are immune to malaria

anonymous · Answer

or sometimes, a mutation will cause a person to be immune to life-threatening diseases, such as HIV or AIDS (which is a good mutation if you ask me!)

secret-ninja · Answer

Thanks. :)

anonymous · Answer

np