What happens when something goes wrong with the genetic material and how can this defect be detected?

If were talking birth defects it can be detected during pregnancy depending on which kind if defect it is. You can do many screen tests like ultrasounds or maternal blood screens for first trimester.

organisms that are both used in toothpaste as well as cause malaria are protista and monera.

desert perennials often survive by remaining dormant during dry periods of the year, then springing to life when water becomes available. most annual desert plants germinate only after heavy seasonal rain, then complete their reproductive cycle very quickly.