Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Biology Notes


12.4

Mutations (Recessive Gene)
Change

Pg. 346

DIFFERENT TYPES OF MUTATIONS
·      Missense Mutation: a single nitrogenous base is substituted causing the coding sequence to change. (Harder to identify)
·      Nonsense Mutation: A codon mutation causes a deletion of gene coding causing genetic mutations.
·      Deletion Mutations: A single nitrogenous base is deleted causing a shift in the genetic code.
·      Insertion Mutations: A single nitrogenous base is inserted causing a shift in the genetic code   
·      Duplication Mutations: A codon is repeated causing the production of a different protein. (you end up with a different protein.

What causes Mutations?
·       Can occur spontaneously (suddenly)
·       Chemicals and radiations also can damage DNA
·       High-energy forms of radiation, such as X rays and gamma rays are highly mutagenic
·       Increases caused by environmental factors (pollution, not recycling)
·       Benzene, formaldehyde, carbon tetrachloride
·       Viruses/Microorganisms (can trigger cancer)


13.1
Selective Breeding: (you choose what breeds so it will have certain traits)
Is the process of breeding plants and animals for particular genetic traits.
Example: Explains how humans have been able to produce a wide variety of domestic cats and purebred dogs.

TWO TYPES OF SELECTIVE BREEDING:
·       Hybridization: crossing (mixing) too things that are the same species
·       Inbreeding: breeding of two things that are in the same family



DNA PROFILING:
A technique used by scientists to distinguish between individuals of the same species using only samples of their DNA.
Ex. Used to find out about crime scenes, who’s the father. 



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