Genetic Changes: Mutations Chapter 11.3
I. MUTATION ANY change in an organisms DNA sequence Causes Errors in replication Transcription Cell division External “mutagens”
A. Mutations in Reproductive Cells Reproductive Cells Gametes Sperm Egg Only mutations in sex cells are passed on to offspring Some mutations bad, some good
B. Mutations in Body Cells NOT PASSED ON to offspring Skin, muscle, or bone Cells created from effected cell will also have same mutation CANCER and growth of tumors
Cancer and Mutations
Brain Cancer Cells
Cancer Cell Undergoing Mitosis
C. The Effects of Point Mutations Point mutations Change in a single base pair in DNA Only affects one amino acid in protein chain
D. Frameshift Mutations Addition or deletion of a nitrogen base pair Affects several amino acids in the protein sequence Much greater effect as a mutation
II. CHROMOSOMAL MUTATIONS When chromosomes break apart and recombine Usually happens during DNA replication or cell division
III. CAUSES OF MUATIONS MUTAGENS Radiation Chemicals High temperatures X-rays Ultraviolet light (UV light): Cancer Asbestos (was banned)