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Pretty much the same process that causes mutations in any organism. The replication of the genetic code is not perfect and copying mistakes are made where one bases is substituted for another, or a whole string of bases is shifted in a frame shift. Google ' mutation. '
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∙ 10y agoMutations are cells or organisms that were once viable and have become corrupted or where anomalies from inception. Certain factors can increase the likelihood of a mutation occurring like exposure to radiation, antibiotics and contamination on a cellular level.
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How does ultraviolet light kill bacteria?
UV light causes dimerisation between Cytosine bases in DNA (causing it to mutate). As bacteria only have small genomes, mutations will have a lethal effect a lot more commonly than if it happened to a person.
Two causes of mutation?
Two types of mutations are Point Mutations and the other is Frameshift Mutations. Piont mutations include; deletions, insertions, and substitutions. These mutations casue a slight change in the amino acid usually resulting in a change in one amino acid. The second type, frameshift mutations involve many changes and almost always results in many changes in the codons.
How do mutations occur in an organism?
In the base sequence of the DNA part of the DNA changes which causes a change in the whole DNA which is called a mutation.
How do your white blood cells disarm foreign bacteria?
The WBC's (White Blood Cells) enter the area with the bacteria. When the reach, they give off antibodies, which then go and attach to the bacteria. This stops the bacteria. Then the macrophages, or the largest WBC's devour the bacteria along with the antibodies. A chemical in the macrophage causes the bacteria to dissolve.
Are mutations in the DNA sequence gene transient changes?
Successful mutations will persist. Mutations usually occur during replication. Some mutations will flourish depending on environmental factors.
Is 'mutations are beneficial to organisms' a true statement about mutations?
Usually mutations have deleterious effects to the organism, but occasionally there are beneficial mutations. Such mutations drive evolution.
When was Mutations of Bacteria from Virus Sensitivity to Virus Resistance created?
Mutations of Bacteria from Virus Sensitivity to Virus Resistance was created in 1943.
How did scientists produce oil eating bacteria?
Inducing mutations in bacteria
Why would humans be interested in introducing mutations into bacteria?
Introducing mutations into the bacteria is called "engineering" the bacteria. it allows bacteria to be developed that can be put to work for useful purposes (devouring oil spill gunk, as one example), and there are hundreds of other uses for engineered bacteria, too.
How does ultraviolet light kill bacteria?
UV light causes dimerisation between Cytosine bases in DNA (causing it to mutate). As bacteria only have small genomes, mutations will have a lethal effect a lot more commonly than if it happened to a person.
What causes mutations that ends in an n?
Radiation.
What causes variations in numbats?
Mutations in a numbat's DNA.
Do bacteria genetic material change?
Bacteria cells have their own genetic material.
What causes genetic divercity in animals?
Mutations, crossing overs...
Fill in the blank Environmental causes of mutations are called?
mutagens
Which causes strep throat anthrax and tetanus?
Bacteria causes anthrax.
What is salmonella typhi?
It is the bacteria that causes Typhoid fever. It is the bacteria that causes Typhoid fever.
