Raven Johnson Biology, Part 05 Molecular Genetics 18 Altering the Genetic Message英文资料.pdfVIP

18 Altering the Genetic Message Concept Outline 18.1 Mutations are changes in the genetic message. Mutations Are Rare But Important. Changes in genes provide the raw material for evolution. Kinds of Mutation. Some mutations alter genes themselves, others alter the positions of genes. Point Mutations. Radiation damage or chemical modification can change one or a few nucleotides. Changes in Gene Position. Chromosomal rearrangement and