Biology: Mutations and regeneration Flashcards
1
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Mutations
What are mutations responsible for?
A
Conditions such as cell anemic,color blindness, lactose tolerance and albinism
2
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Regeneration
What is regeneration?
A
Is the ability of an animals cell to make new body parts when they are an adult
3
Q
Regeneration
Can humans regenerate limbs like some animals?
A
No its very limited to fingertips and livers
4
Q
Regeneration
Where does regeneration commonly occur? What species?
A
Occurs commonly in animals such as newts, starfish and salamanders
5
Q
Regeneration
How has regeneration advanced in science labs?
A
They have developed ways to regrow body parts in labs.
