Why would a mutation in a skin cell not be passed on to future generations? Homework: HP 6 answer reading questions DNAProtein Unit Exam on Friday Study guide given out today!
Types of Mutations 1. Frameshift- results from the addition or deletion of a nucleotide This will cause a shift in every codon after the addition or deletion Usually more damaging than a point mutation 2. Point Mutation- results from the substitution of a nucleotide
What causes DNA mutations? Random-DNA replication is very complicated and sometimes mistakes occur. Radiation- The energy in radiation can actually break or damage nucleotides in a DNA strand UV rays Chemical Exposure- Chemicals can break or damage bonds between nucleotides in DNA Ethidium Bromide
UV Radiation UV Radiation causes breaks in the DNA strands that can result in cancer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zI2vRwFKnHQ
UV Radiation Causes Mutations
UV radiation and skin cancer Why is UV radiation mostly associated with skin cancer?
UV Radiation and Cancer
Mutations Flow Charts 1st box: DNA mutation/DNA changed Last box: Mutation passed on/not passed on to next generation
UV Radiation and Ethidium Bromide Reading Complete on a legal size sheet of paper Complete at least 1 per group!