Mutations

Question 1

Mutations definition

Answer 1

Mutations are a change in an organisms DNA either the quantity or structure is altered.
Mutations are changes to the genome.

Question 2

Without external factors influenrate, mutations occur

Answer 2

Randomly, spontaneously and rarely.

Question 3

Mutagenic agents - Radiation

Answer 3

UV Radiation, X rays or gamma rays.

Question 4

Mutagenic agents - Chemicals

Answer 4

Mustard gas, barbecuing or Benzoyl peroxide.

Question 5

Mutagenic agents - Infectious

Answer 5

HPV or Helicobacter pylori

Question 6

Mutations can result in -

Answer 6

No protein or an altered protein being produced.

Question 7

How can mutations be classified

Answer 7

Neutral, advantageous or disadvantageous.