Causes of Mutation- Kylie Dye
Mutations can occur through:
- Environmental factors
(Example: Radiation from the sun)
- Error when DNA is copying itself
Summary:
In this blog post, I learned about the causes of mutations. It surprised me that mutations can happen due to the sun. I did not know much about this before, other than the fact that mutations were a mistake, or most the time bad. This objective is quite interesting to me and I would like to know more about it. This can help me if I or any of my friends/family get a mutation. I can also be cautious when I am out in the sun or doing something else that could cause a mutation.
Citations:
Evolution.berkeley.edu. (n.d.). The causes of mutations. [online] Available at: https://evolution.berkeley.edu/evolibrary/
article/evo_20 [Accessed 5 May 2019].
Reference, G. (n.d.). What is a gene mutation and how do mutations occur?. [online] Genetics Home Reference. Available at: https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/primer/mutationsanddisorders/genemutation [Accessed 5 May 2019].
What is the most common type of mutation? - Mia Carlson
ReplyDeleteWhat are the different ways mutations can happen?
DeleteI believe point mutations are the most common! -Kylie Dye
DeleteMutations can happen through environmental factors, and a mistake done by your genes. -Kylie Dye
DeleteHow severe can mutations get?
ReplyDeleteIt honestly depends on what it is and what type of mutation occurs. -Kylie Dye
DeleteWait how does mutation happen from radiation?
ReplyDeleteRadiation can alter DNA within any cell. -Kylie Dye
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