Explain when and where genetic mutations can occur, based on the interactive site and poster (see links). Include details from lecture in your
explanation by including the answers to the questions listed below. Organize the information into a proper essay format, starting with an introductory
sentence, followed by the body, and ending with a concluding sentence. Don't just list out the question answers.
Links:
Interactive: https://media.hhmi.org/biointeractive/click/geneticmutations/ (Links to an external site.) (Click the arrow on the right to show a part I didn't
show during the lecture)
Poster: https://www.biointeractive.org/sites/default/files/media/file/2019-08/genetic-mutations-2013-poster.pdf
Details to include (I covered most of these in the Exam Essay Review during the 7/29 Thurs lecture)
The 4 locations/times during the human life cycle where genetic mutations can occur, based on the interactive site or poster.
Which of those 4 mutation types are caused by a problem during mitosis?
Which of those 4 mutation types are caused by a problem during meiosis?
Which of those 4 mutation types affect somatic cells (body cells)?
Which those 4 mutation types affect gametes (germ cells/sex cells)?
What are different ways that can create problems with DNA or chromosomes? (there were 4 listed at the beginning of the 7/29 lecture during the
review)
What is a mutagen, what is an example of a mutagen, and how can a mutagen cause a problem? (look at lecture slides)
Intro and conclusion to sandwich the ideas you talk about in the essay. Both the intro and conclusion should refer to the topics covered in the essay
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