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Mutations

Mutations. Mutate. A change in a cell which changes a trait. Usually a change in a gene sequence: …AACTAGGG A CATTTACG… …AACTAGGG C AATTTACG… Can also be a gene loss. Mutations. Causes: Radiation e.g. UV Chemical e.g. Cigarette Smoke Spontaneous Types:

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Mutations

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  1. Mutations

  2. Mutate • A change in a cell which changes a trait. • Usually a change in a gene sequence: …AACTAGGGACATTTACG… …AACTAGGGCAATTTACG… Can also be a gene loss.

  3. Mutations • Causes: • Radiation e.g. UV • Chemical e.g. Cigarette Smoke • Spontaneous • Types: • In body cells, can lead to cancer. • In sex cells, can lead to new traits in offspring.

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