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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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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.


In regards to taxonomic classification of bacteria what is the relationship between physiological and genetic differentiation of bacteria?

You're lame typing the answer as exactly as it is on the lab manual......I.V. Genetic differences between bacteria causes specific physiological differences among the bacteria, such as certain morphological characteristics as well as what compounds the bacteria can ferment and produce as by-products in this process.

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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.


Is 'mutations are beneficial to organisms' a true statement about mutations?

Not always. Mutations can have either beneficial, neutral, or harmful effects on organisms. Whether a mutation is beneficial or not depends on how it impacts the organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment.


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.


Mutations that occur at random are called?

Mutations that occur at random are called spontaneous mutations.


Which causes strep throat anthrax and tetanus?

Bacteria causes anthrax.


Fill in the blank Environmental causes of mutations are called?

mutagens


What is salmonella typhi?

It is the bacteria that causes Typhoid fever. It is the bacteria that causes Typhoid fever.


What are some ways that mutations in some living things are helpful to those organisms but harmful to humans?

Mutations in bacteria that confer antibiotic resistance help the bacteria survive and thrive in their environment, but can be harmful to humans if these bacteria cause infections that are difficult to treat. Similarly, mutations in insects that confer resistance to pesticides help them survive, but can be harmful to humans as it makes pest control more difficult.