how do mutations occur?

Answer Posted / sowmya

Mutations are sudden changes that occur in the genome of an
organism.These sudden changes involves point mutations like
substitution, deletion or addition of base pairs which may
sometimes result in an altered phenotype.These mutations
may be caused by the physical agents like x-rays, uv rays
etc. or by chemical agents like ethyl methl sulphonate,
nitrous acid,hydoxyl amine,etbr and other carcinogens.

Is This Answer Correct ?    11 Yes 3 No



Post New Answer       View All Answers


Please Help Members By Posting Answers For Below Questions

hi all i am going for a technician position in a UK university can any one send me general questions and there answers to me.. i need possible general questions and answers.. i prepared well on subject basis...

1696


Hai friends, Can someone guide me..Am a postgraduate(m.tech) in biotechnology and am thinking of doing pg diploma course through distance mode. are they worth doing? if so which is better pg diploma in bioinfo or pg diploma in Intellectual property rights..am awaiting ur suggestions

1731


Hi i'm going to attend online test conducted by BCIL in few days...pls anyone can tell me about the test and how to prepare for it...

6822


What are the problems we could face by using this genetic engineering tools?

600


How the dose for children is being estimated based on preclinical data?

600






Can you give me an example of a project you were involved with that illustrates your interest and skills in bringing people together?

1804


Ladki ka name our ndi ka name our full ka name our film k name ekhi hona chahiye iska ans kya he batao to pls...

1400


I am an B.Tech Industrial biotechnology fresher(2010 passed out). I am looking for job in biotech companies. I approached some companies too. But in all companies they said they need experienced persons only and not freshers. Please suggest me a solution to my job search. And suggest me some biotech companies where fresher are hired.

1781


Is body itself a bio technology?

627


At is the difference between transfection and transduction?

626


tell me what is the interview when some one want to get a job in this company?

1779


will u pls suggest me which books should i prepare for group 2. and where will i get that books. pls pls

1705


SIR I AM APPEAR M.Sc PREV(BIOTECHNOLOGY) I KNOW BIOTECNOLOGY SCOPE IN INDIA

1899


I completed Masters in Biotechnology in 2003.I have around 5 years experience in Microbiology.But iam interesterd in doing Biotechnology work.Please help how to get job in biotech field?

1522


What is the definition of 'biomedical'?

621