mutations Flashcards
1
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mutation
A
a change in the genetic material- within the nucletide sequence
may be neutral, beneficial, or even harmful
2
Q
mutagen
A
agent (chemical or physical) that causes mutations
3
Q
chemical agents
A
DNA- reactive chemicals like polycyclis aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH’s) like benezene and reactive oxygen species (ROI’s) like super oxides
4
Q
physical agents
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UV/ X-ray/ Gamma ray radiation exposure
5
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carcinogen
A
mutagen which produces changes that induce cancer formation
