Mutations
Mutations can occur in genes or chromosomes, leading to various conditions like SCID, ectrodactyly, sickle cell anemia, and more. Understand the causes of mutations like mutagens and natural events. Explore different types of gene mutations like point mutations and frameshift mutations, including examples of substitution and insertion.
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Mutations Hollywood s images of mutation
Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disorder (SCID) Mutations Ectrodactyly Sickle Cell Anemia Heterochromia iridium Progeria Hypertrichosis
What is a mutation? @A mutation is any change in a cell s DNA@ A mutation can occur in an individual gene - results in a single changed protein - bacterial resistance to antibiotics is an example of a beneficial gene mutation
What is a mutation continued A mutation can occur in a chromosome - a chromosome contains many genes - chromosomal mutations affect many proteins Examples: Down Syndrome Edward s Syndrome Cri-du-Chat
What Causes Mutations? Can be caused by mutagens- a physical or chemical cause of mutation. Examples: UV light, radiation, drugs, and benzene. Mutagens are often also carcinogens anything that causes cancer Can be natural, random events. - mutations occur in 1/100,000 DNA replications Mutations do not have to be bad (evolution)
Gene Mutations 1. Point Mutations 2. Frameshift Mutations
Point Mutations Substitution @A single nucleotide is altered@. Can change one amino acid in a protein Milk Mile GGACAATCA GGACCATCA proline -valine-serine proline-glycine-serine
Frameshift Mutations @A nucleotide is either inserted or deleted from a gene.@ -all of the triplets from the point of mutation onward will be changed
Frameshift Mutations Insertion An insertion occurs when a nucleotide is added to a gene Example: A nucleotide is inserted The fat cat ate the rat The faa tca tat eth era t -the extra nucleotide shifts all of the triplets that follow
Frameshift Mutations Deletions A deletion occurs when a nucleotide is removed from a gene. Example: A nucleotide is removed The fat cat ate the rat Thf atc ata tet her at
Insertion GGACAATCA GCGACAATCA proline -valine-serine arginine-cysteine-stop Deletion GGACAATCA GGAAATCA proline -valine-serine proline-leucine
Chromosomal Mutations Chromosomal mutations involve changes in the number or structure of chromosomes.
Chromosomal Mutations Deletion involves the loss of all or part of a chromosome.
Chromosomal Mutations Duplication produces an extra copy of all or part of a chromosome.
Chromosomal Mutations Inversion reverses the direction of parts of a chromosome.
Chromosomal Mutations Translocation occurs when part of one chromosome breaks off and attaches to another.
Harmful and Helpful Mutations The effects of mutations on genes vary widely. Some have little or no effect; and some produce beneficial variations. Some negatively disrupt gene function. @However, without mutations, organisms cannot evolve@ Mutations are the source of genetic variability in a species.
Harmful Effects Some of the most harmful mutations are those that dramatically change protein structure or gene activity causing genetic disorders. Some cancers, for example, are the product of mutations that cause the uncontrolled growth of cells. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/cancer/grow_ flash.html
Harmful Effects Sickle cell disease is a disorder associated with changes in the shape of red blood cells. Normal red blood cells are round. Sickle cells appear long and pointed. @Sickle cell disease is caused by a point mutation in one of the polypeptides found in hemoglobin@. (the blood s principal oxygen- carrying protein)
Beneficial Effects altered functions that can be useful to organisms in different or changing environments. Mutations often produce proteins with new or resist chemical pesticides. For example, mutations have helped many insects
Beneficial Effects Plant and animal breeders often make use of good mutations. The condition in which an organism has extra sets of chromosomes is called polyploidy.
