Mutation: Deletion




Mutation: Deletion


A mutation is a change in DNA. A deletion mutation is when the DNA molecule doesn’t copy right when DNA replication is occurring and removes a base pairs in a gene. 

Example of a Deletion: 
ATG-AGT-CGT-ATA-TAA
ATG-AGC-GTA-TAT-AA


How do we get these mutations? 
1.You can just randomly get them
2.Mutagen which is any agent that results in a mutation 
3.Radiation: X-rays, Cosmic, Ultraviolet radiation, nuclear radiation 

Effects: 
Somatic Effects: Cannot pass to your child
Genetic Effects: Can pass on genes 


Reflection: 
The beginning of learning about deletion mutation I didn’t understand it as well as I do now after doing research. When I started my research I knew about the how you get mutations. I learned about the effects. I can relate to a deletion of mutation because my aunt has color-blindness. It sometimes affects her daily life like driving, when she comes to a stop light. Also when it comes seeing in the dark, you can't see as well. 





Comments

  1. AnonymousMay 22, 2017 at 10:58 AM

    The video is very helpful and understandable.
    What are some of the words from the sequence ATG-AGC-GTA-TAT-AA in RNA?
    Radiation can cause cancer.

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  2. AnonymousMay 24, 2017 at 7:40 PM

    I like how you linked a video, you could improve by adding some fun facts. Your reflection was well put together and shows that you have learned this topic well.

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