Essentials of Genetics, Books a la Carte Plus Mastering Genetics with eText -- Access Card Package (9th Edition)

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ISBN: 9780134319070

Author: William S. Klug, Michael R. Cummings, Charlotte A. Spencer, Michael A. Palladino

Publisher: PEARSON

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What is a spontaneous mutation, and why are spontaneous mutations rare?

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Essentials of Genetics, Books a la Carte Plus Mastering Genetics with eText -- Access Card Package (9th Edition)

Ch. 14 - CASE STUDY| Genetic dwarfism Seven months...Ch. 14 - CASE STUDY | Genetic dwarfism Seven months...Ch. 14 - CASE STUDY| Genetic dwarfism Seven months...Ch. 14 - CASE STUDY | Genetic dwarfism Seven months...Ch. 14 - HOW DO WE KNOW? 1. In this chapter, we focused on...Ch. 14 - Review the Chapter Concepts list on page 257....Ch. 14 - What is a spontaneous mutation, and why are...Ch. 14 - 4. Why would a mutation in a somatic cell of a...Ch. 14 - Why is a random mutation more likely to be...Ch. 14 - Most mutations in a diploid organism are...

Ch. 14 - What is meant by a conditional mutation?Ch. 14 - 8. Describe a tautomeric shift and how it may...Ch. 14 - Contrast and compare the mutagenic effects of...Ch. 14 - Why are frameshift mutations likely to be more...Ch. 14 - Why are X rays more potent mutagens than UV...Ch. 14 - 12. DNA damage brought on by a variety of natural...Ch. 14 - Contrast the various types of DNA repair...Ch. 14 - 14. Mammography is an accurate screening...Ch. 14 - Describe how the Ames test screens for potential...Ch. 14 - What genetic defects result in the disorder...Ch. 14 - In a bacterial culture in which all cells are...Ch. 14 - Human equivalents of bacterial DNA mismatch repair...Ch. 14 - A number of different types of mutations in the...Ch. 14 - 20. Some mutations that lead to diseases such as...Ch. 14 - In maize, a Ds or Ac transposon can cause...Ch. 14 - 22. Presented here are hypothetical findings from...Ch. 14 - 23. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a severe autosomal...Ch. 14 - 24. Electrophilic oxidants are known to create...Ch. 14 - Skin cancer carries a lifetime risk nearly equal...Ch. 14 - 26. The initial discovery of IS elements in...Ch. 14 - 27. It is estimated that about 0.2 percent of...Ch. 14 - 28. It has been noted that most transposons in...Ch. 14 - Two related forms of muscular dystrophy–Duchenne...

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What is a spontaneous mutation, and why are spontaneous mutations rare?

Solution Summary: The author explains the definition of spontaneous mutation and their rare occurrence. Mutations are classified into two types: induced and spontaneous.

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