Colton Copy
1. Define, in your own words:
a. mutation is the gene changing structure by an external cause which at this point can later be inherited. b. point mutation a mutation occurring on one nucleotide in a gene
c. chromosomal aberration is what a missing chromosome is called that or the addition of one.
d. spontaneous mutation a spontaneous act of mutation on a DNA structure.
e. radiation-induced mutation mutation caused by radioactive exposure.
f. chemical-induced mutation a chemically caused mutation.
2. Can a radiation- induced mutation turn someone into the Incredible Hulk? Why or why not?
No, that is an exaggeration to what is possible. There can be abnormalities or mutations caused by radiation but most of them end in cancerous outcomes.
3. Which of the causes of mutations can we avoid? Why or why not?
We can avoid chemical mutations by being aware of what we ingest or use as medical treatments. 4. Which of the causes of mutations can we not avoid? Why or why not?
Naturally we can have mutations occur due to many things mainly we need to avoid chemical and radiation cause mutations.
5. Research about the current state of the animal and plant life on the land at and around the
Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the Ukraine or the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan.
Answer the following questions:
a. What is the approximate size of the evacuation area? This area is about 30Km and is called the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Pant Exclusion Zone
b. Are the levels of radioactivity found in animals, plants and in the land dangerous? Are scientists concerned about these levels? Is there agreement among the scientists?
Yes, we are still not allowed within this zone although plant an animal life is being effected by the radiation there is also population growth due to no human contact. c. What does the future hold for the nuclear power plant and surrounding area?
A very slow SLOW SLOW decline in radiation that still will leave a mark on the people, animals and land.
d. Would
a. mutation is the gene changing structure by an external cause which at this point can later be inherited. b. point mutation a mutation occurring on one nucleotide in a gene
c. chromosomal aberration is what a missing chromosome is called that or the addition of one.
d. spontaneous mutation a spontaneous act of mutation on a DNA structure.
e. radiation-induced mutation mutation caused by radioactive exposure.
f. chemical-induced mutation a chemically caused mutation.
2. Can a radiation- induced mutation turn someone into the Incredible Hulk? Why or why not?
No, that is an exaggeration to what is possible. There can be abnormalities or mutations caused by radiation but most of them end in cancerous outcomes.
3. Which of the causes of mutations can we avoid? Why or why not?
We can avoid chemical mutations by being aware of what we ingest or use as medical treatments. 4. Which of the causes of mutations can we not avoid? Why or why not?
Naturally we can have mutations occur due to many things mainly we need to avoid chemical and radiation cause mutations.
5. Research about the current state of the animal and plant life on the land at and around the
Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the Ukraine or the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan.
Answer the following questions:
a. What is the approximate size of the evacuation area? This area is about 30Km and is called the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Pant Exclusion Zone
b. Are the levels of radioactivity found in animals, plants and in the land dangerous? Are scientists concerned about these levels? Is there agreement among the scientists?
Yes, we are still not allowed within this zone although plant an animal life is being effected by the radiation there is also population growth due to no human contact. c. What does the future hold for the nuclear power plant and surrounding area?
A very slow SLOW SLOW decline in radiation that still will leave a mark on the people, animals and land.
d. Would