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Gene Mutations. What are mutations and where do they occur?

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1 Gene Mutations

2 What are mutations and where do they occur?

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4 Mutations in reproductive cells vs. mutations in body cells mutations in reproductive cells would become part of the genetic makeup of the ____________________ the mutation may produce a new ______________ or result in a protein that _________ _________ work properly offspring (child) trait doesnot

5 Mutations in reproductive cells vs. mutations in body cells some mutations are so sever that the embryo __________ ________ survive in some rare cases, gene mutations have ______________ ______________ if a mutation occurs in a nonreproductive cell the mutation ___________ __________ be passed on to offspring doesnot positiveeffects wouldnot

6 Mutations in reproductive cells vs. mutations in body cells a body cell mutation may cause problems for the ________________ some mutations of DNA in body cells affect genes that control ___________ _____________ and can result in the disease ________________ individual cell division cancer

7 Mutation causing Cystic Fibrosis

8 Mutation causing Tay-sachs

9 Mutation causing Sickle Cell

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