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Mutation Anything that can bring about a mutation in DNA is called a mutagen. Most mutagens fall into one of two categories: They are either a form of energy or a chemical. In addition to X rays, other forms of radiation that can cause mutagens include ultraviolet radiation, gamma rays, and ionizing radiation.
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- A mutation is a change in DNA, the hereditary material of life. An organism's DNA affects how it looks, how it behaves, and its physiology. So a change in an organism's DNA can cause changes in all aspects of its life. 1  DNA and the molecular basis of mutations.  types of mutations.
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How Gene Mutation Works Mutations cause changes in the genetic code that lead to genetic variation and the potential to develop disease. Gene mutations can be generally categorized into two types: point mutations and base-pair insertions or deletions. Point mutations are the most common type of gene mutation. Also called a base-pair substitution, this type of mutation changes a single nucleotide base pair.
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What is mutation? Is mutation bad? Mutation is a change in the encoded hereditary information in living things and viruses. Whether or not it's good or bad depends on what the effects of it are. And even that is relative. Example: A plant grows with a new mutation, the ability to produce a more powerful toxin in it's seed pods.
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Medical Definition of Mutation In most cases, such changes are neutral and have no effect or they are deleterious and cause harm, but occasionally a mutation can improve an organism's chance of surviving and of passing the beneficial change on to its descendants. Mutations are the necessary raw material of evolution. Mutations can be caused by many factors including environmental insults such as radiation and mutagenic chemicals. Mutations are sometimes attributed to random chance events.
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- There are two basic types of genetic mutations: Acquired mutations are the most common cause of cancer. These occur from damage to genes during a person’s life. They are not passed from parent to child. Factors such as tobacco, ultraviolet (UV) radiation, viruses, and age cause these mutations.
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What is the cause of mutations in DNA? The causes of mutations. 1. DNA fails to copy accurately. Most of the mutations that we think matter to evolution are naturally-occurring.. For example, when a cell divides, it makes a copy of its DNA  and sometimes the copy is not quite perfect. That small difference from the original DNA sequence is a mutation.
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- A change like this is called a mutation. Mutations can and do happen in many different ways. Sometimes things like sunlight or cigarette smoke damage our DNA. And sometimes our cells make a mistake and cause a mutation all by themselves.
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- Mutations. Mutation is a change in DNA, the hereditary material of life. An organism's DNA affects how it looks, how it behaves, and its physiology  all aspects of its life. So a change in an organism's DNA can cause changes in all aspects of its life. Mutations are random.
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mutations 10th A point mutation, or single base modification, is a type of mutation that causes a single nucleotide base change, insertion, or deletion of the genetic material, DNA or RNA. The term frameshift mutation indicates the addition or deletion of a base pair. A point mutant is an individual that is affected by a point mutation. Repeat induced point mutations are recurring point mutations, discussed below.
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DNA Is Constantly Changing through the Process of Mutation Insertion or deletion of one or more nucleotides during replication can also lead to another type of mutation known as a frameshift mutation. The outcome of a frameshift mutation is complete alteration of the amino acid sequence of a protein.
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- Induced mutations: Mutations can be induced by exposing organisms (or cells) to a variety of treatments. Some of the most common are: - One of the first known mutagens, radiation is a potent inducer of mutations. Different types of radiation cause different types of genetic changes.Ultraviolet (UV) radiation causes point mutations. X-rays can cause breaks in the DNA double-helix and lead to translocations, inversions and other types of chromosome damage. Exposure to the UV rays in sunlight has been linked to skin cancer.ifferent types of radiation cause different types of genetic changes. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation causes point mutations. X-rays can cause breaks in the DNA double-helix and lead to translocations, inversions and other types of chromosome damage.
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- Definition. A Mutation occurs when a DNA gene is damaged or changed in such a way as to alter the genetic message carried by that gene. A Mutagen is an agent of substance that can bring about a permanent alteration to the physical composition of a DNA gene such that the genetic message is changed. Mutation occurs when a DNA gene is damaged or changed in such a way as to alter the genetic message carried by that gene. A Mutagen is an agent of substance that can bring about a permanent alteration to the physical composition of a DNA gene such that the genetic message is changed.
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Mutations and Disease Many mutations have no effect at all. These are called silent mutations. But the mutations we hear about most often are the ones that cause disease. Some well-known inherited genetic disorders include cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia, Tay-Sachs disease, phenylketonuria and color-blindness, among many others.All of these disorders are caused by the mutation of a single gene.any mutations have no effect at all. These are called silent mutations. But the mutations we hear about most often are the ones that cause disease. Some well-known inherited genetic disorders include cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia, Tay-Sachs disease, phenylketonuria and color-blindness, among many others.
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How Do Genetic Mutations Occur A mutation is a permanent change in the DNA sequence of a gene. Genetic mutations are those that are passed on from a parent to a child and through families or are acquired during a person’s lifetime. If it is a hereditary mutation the damage to the cell in the parent is passed on through their DNA to their child.
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Mutations and Disease Many mutations have no effect at all. These are called silent mutations. But the mutations we hear about most often are the ones that cause disease. Some well-known inherited genetic disorders include cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia, Tay-Sachs disease, phenylketonuria and color-blindness, among many others. All of these disorders are caused by the mutation of a single gene. Most inherited genetic diseases are recessive, which means that a person must inherit two copies of the mutated gene to inherit a disorder.
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What is the cause of mutations in DNA? Mutations can also be caused by exposure to specific chemicals or radiation. These agents cause the DNA to break down. This is not necessarily unnatural  even in the most isolated and pristine environments, DNA breaks down. Nevertheless, when the cell repairs the DNA, it might not do a perfect job of the repair.
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Types of Gene Mutations - Diseases Caused By Gene Mutation such types of mutations are also called as mosaicism here are some diseases which are caused by gene mutations 1 cystic fibrosis cystic fibrosis is a single gene mutation this disease is related with secretory glands of the body like sweat and mucusthis is a hereditary diseaseuch types of mutations are also called as mosaicism here are some diseases which are caused by gene mutations 1 cystic fibrosis cystic fibrosis is a single gene mutation this disease is related with secretory glands of the body like sweat and mucus
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The New Genetics Occasionally, there is a kind of typographical error in a gene's DNA sequence. This mistake— which can be a change, gap or duplication—is called a mutation. A mutation can cause a gene to encode a protein that works incorrectly or that doesn't work at all. Sometimes, the error means that no protein is made.
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Define a mutation. How, where, and when do they occur? Acquired (or somatic) mutations occur at some time during a person’s life and are present only in certain cells, not in every cell in the body. These changes can be caused by environmental factors such as ultraviolet radiation from the sun, or can occur if a mistake is made as DNA copies itself during cell division.
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- MUTATION is caused when there is a permanent change to the sequence of a gene. Weegy: MUTATION is caused when there is a permanent change to the sequence of a gene. User: Chromosomal mutations can have a variety of effects on individuals. Down syndrome is a disorder that causes problems such as mild to moderate mental retardation and slow or stunted development. A common form of this disorder is the result of a genetic mutation that occurs when there is an extra chromosome 21.
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Mutation In biology, a mutation is a permanent change of the nucleotide sequence of the genome of an organism, virus, or extrachromosomal DNA or other genetic elements.utation can result in several different types of change in sequences. Mutations in genes can either have no effect, alter the product of a gene, or prevent the gene from functioning properly or completely.
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What are some of the possible consequences of mutation? 1 Mutations are changes in the DNA sequence of a cell's genome and are caused by radiation, viruses, transposons and mutagenic chemicals, as well as errors that occur during meiosis or DNA replication.[1][2][3] They can also be induced by the organism itself, by cellular processes such as hypermutation.