Introduction Let’s Read – page 687 paragraph one What of this to do we agree with? What don’t we agree with and why?
Mutations are changes in a sequence of DNA They may be harmful, neutral or beneficial (there are incredibly few beneficial mutations)
Broad Types of Mutations Point mutations – change a single base pair Gene mutations – change the amino acid that was coded for – usually involve more than one base pair
Brief to Do: Fill in the worksheet called “Types of Mutations” The types and pictures can be found on page 687 The descriptions can be found on page 688 You have 20 minutes
Other Mutation Vocabulary A frameshift mutation causes the reading frame of codons to change Result: completely different amino acids are coded for How many base pairs need to be inserted or deleted to cause a frameshift mutation?
Translocation is the movement of a group of base pairs from one part of the genome to another 2 pieces of DNA from different chromosomes break and switch places RESULT – ”fusion” proteins produced have altered function if any function at all Some leukemia is associated with translocation
An inversion – a piece of chromosome has turned itself around RESULT : a gene may be disrupted
Causes of Genetic Mutations A spontaneous mutation is caused when the DNA is being replicated (ex. By DNA polymerase I) Mutagenic agents can cause induced mutations Examples of mutagenic agents are UV radiation, cosmic rays, X-rays and some chemicals
To Do: With a partner or on your own do the case study on page 689 called “Gene Mutations and Cancer” Hand in your answers together #1-6
Part 2
Inferring Relationships from DNA Sequences As a class read page 690 and 691
Vocab Phylogeny – proposed evolutionary history of a species or group of organisms SINEs – (short interspersed elements) – repeated DNA sequences 300 bp long that alternate with lengths of DNA sequences found in the genome of higher organisms LINEs – (long interspersed elements) - repeated DNA sequences bp long that alternate with lengths of DNA sequences found in the genome of higher organisms
Any other notes? Mitochonridial DNA (mtDNA) -
To Do: Watch “Animals the Defy Evolution” Make any necessary flashcards
Next Day to do: 1) Protein Synthesis Review Wksht 2) p. 694 #1-7 3) p. 702 #1-7, 21 4) P. 705 #1-15 5) Go to the computer lab and do “Science Gizmo” – RNA to Protein worksheet