Lecture, chapter 11 - Mutation

Today we started the chapter on mutation.

We focused on mutations at the nucleotide sequence level since in previous chapters we have discussed mutations at the chromosome level. We talked about the most common agents that cause mutation (mutagens), such as chemical agents and ionizing radiation.

We discussed why certain mutagens can cause specific kinds of mutations mutations and what some of the possible effects in the phenotype could be. Radiation captured our attention for much of the lecture.

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