Genetics: A Conceptual Approach
Genetics: A Conceptual Approach
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781319050962
Author: Benjamin A. Pierce
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 18.3, Problem 30AQP

a.

Summary Introduction

To calculate:

The mutation rates of roughoid locus for control group and two groups of irradiated flies.

Introduction:

Mutation in an organism is defined as a permanent alteration of “nucleotide sequences”. The mutations can be harmful, beneficial or neutral depending on the location of alteration in the genome and the effect exerted by the environment.

b.

Summary Introduction

To explain:

The answer with reference to data given, radiation has any effect on mutation.

Introduction:

Mutation in an organism is defined as a permanent alteration of “nucleotide sequences”. The mutations can be harmful, beneficial or neutral depending on the location of alteration in the genome and the effect exerted by the environment.

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