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There are a large number of answers to this, the most obvious one is early embryonic death or death, the second most obvious is deformity or disability, the third is modifications in behavior and metabolism that result in offspring that survive for a limited or even prolonged period who may or may not be reproductively sound.
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How does the exposure of radiation effect DNA?
The radiation can modify the molecules and atoms in DNA strands. Changing DNA changes the way the cell(s) reproduce and can result in a mutation that is inherited, a mutation that is cancerous, or the par of the DNA is inactive and will not result in a noticeable change.
What can cause a change in DNA?
X rays
What are agents that might damage DNA called?
Agents that might damage DNA are called genotoxic agents. These agents can include chemicals, radiation, and certain viruses that have the potential to cause changes in the DNA sequence, leading to mutations or other types of DNA damage.
How does UV light change DNA and what are the effects of this change on genetic material?
UV light can cause changes in DNA by creating mutations, which are alterations in the genetic code. These mutations can lead to various effects on genetic material, such as cell death, cell cycle arrest, or the development of cancer. UV light can also cause DNA damage, such as the formation of thymine dimers, which can disrupt the normal functioning of DNA and lead to genetic instability.
Why could ultraviolet light cause skin cancer?
UV light is energetic and causes DNA damage to exposed skin. This DNA damage can result in cancers forming.
An agent that can cause a change in DNA is called a?
mutagen
Can a point mutation cause a change in one single nucleotide in a DNA sequence?
Yes, a point mutation can cause a change in one single nucleotide in a DNA sequence.
How can mutagens cause genetic mutations in spite of your body DNA repair enzymes?
Mutagens cause a change in DNA and by this way they can produce mutant DNA repair enzymes.
How can mutations cause genetic mutations in spite of your body's DNA repair enzymes?
Mutagens cause a change in DNA and by this way they can produce mutant DNA repair enzymes.
Why do people become old and die?
As people grow older, damage to DNA and organs continue to build up. DNA damage leads to an inability of our cells to complete their renewal functions. A yeast known as Sirtuin, performs the job of making sure the right switches to our vital organs are performed properly. DNA damage can cause this yeast to attempt to stop the damage to the DNA. This delay from monitoring the vital organs, can cause the signals to be misread, causing organ damage..
What would happen if the DNA was damaged?
it could change the entire dna structure, and cause deformations
How can a mutation in a DNA base sequence cause change in a protein?
dna in a cell needs protein and chromosomes.
