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yes uv does cause mutations by introducing distortions in the form of thymine thymine dimers
Mossie Auer
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Why glass is not suitable cell material for use in uv spectroscopy?
because the glass will absorbed some of the uv light and will cause an inaccurate result for the experiment as the reading will be higher than the exact one.
What is the single largest cause of mutation?
radiation------Causes of Mutation:1. Drugs / Chemicals2. Viruses3. Radiation4. Random Copy Errors (cause of 70% of all Mutation occures)
What part of DNA absorbs uv light?
In suntan lotion it is avobenzone and/or octyl methoxycinnamate. Many organic molecules (natural and man-made polymers) absorb UV. DNA absorbs UV-B (which can cause damage) - as can the cornea of the eye! The cornea also absorbs UV-A but seems to not suffer much with it. Much of the sun's UV-A, UV_B and UV_C radiation is absorbed by the Ozone Layer when it enters the atmosphere.
What is the wavelength of UV light in laminar air flow bench?
UV light iddivided in to three. UV-C wave length from 100nm to 280nm. UV-B 280nm to 315nm and UV-A 315nm to 400nm. The wave length of 254nm (UV-C) is giving maximum germicidal activity and it is not too irritating.
How do you do the cleaning of laminar air flow?
Hi, For cleaning LAF you first wash your hands with alcohol. Now take a cotton and dip it in 70% alcohol and wipe in on LAF properly in each and every corner. Also rub the cotton into the holes or floor if the LAF is vertical air flow type. Clean the UV tublights and ordinary tubelights with alcohol. If there is any stain of cultural media on the floor which can not be removed by cotton then take a glass slide and scratch it with slide. After cleaning with alcohol properly now shuttdown the screen and on the UV light for atleast 20 minutes and before 5 minutes of starting your work putt of the UV light. NOTE: Never stand in front of the LAF when UV is on it can cause mutation to you.
Why does UV light affect Escherichia coli?
UV lights are lethal and cause mutation in cell of E.coli during DNA replication which lead to the death of microbes. It enhance the formation of thymine dimer which cause mutation
What is one other cause of mutation apart from UV radiation?
nuclear radiation
Can genetic mutation be sped up by ultra violet rays?
UV rays and other radiation can indeed cause mutation.
Why does UV light cause cancer?
UV light cause cancer. It is because it can penetrate deep down into the skin.
Why can UV light cause cancer and not infrared light?
UV light can be turned into infrared light u dofus. DANJUIN
Does UV light causes bacteria mutation?
Ultraviolet light causes mutation. UV light is of higher energy than visual light and this is enough energy to cause damage in the DNA of microorganisms or even animal cells. UV light is what causes sunburns. The cells of the skin usually die due to damage to its DNA and peel off just as microorganisms die.
What rays increases mutation rates?
UV rays. These cause thymine to form dimers in skin cell DNA.
How are uv rays harmful to humans?
UV Light is found in sunlight and is emitted by electric arcs and specialised lights such as black lights. UV light is an Ionising Radiation it can cause substance to glow, and can cause chemical reactions. UV light can also cause bad sunburns which can give you an increased risk of cancer such as carcinomas, too much UV light can actually effect your genetic make-up.
How can uv light cause more than one type of effect?
UV light is a type of radiation that generally has negative consequences on living cells.
What type of light is responsible for tanning?
UV rays cause you to tan
What part of electromagnetic spectrum can cause sunburn?
Ultraviolet (UV) light.
What can cause a mutated gene?
# UV light # carcinogenics # heat # viruses
