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On the other hand, induced mutations are caused by natural or man-made mutagens, which alter the structure or sequence of DNA. The spontaneous mutation frequency, which is the mutants/viable cell, is relatively low.
It is essential to understand the nature of mutations because they contribute to genetic variance in a population to ensure its survival. Bacteria are easy to study because they very short reproductive and life cycles. This lets an observer study multiple generations in a very short period of time. The relatively low frequency of mutations in a population will only result in the survival of a few in the event of a biological calamity. However, the progeny of the survivors will inherit the mutant strain as well, ensuring the continuity of the species. This would be a boon to humans; to know that the species...
Spontaneous mutations will ensure that there are always some strains of bacteria resistant to antibiotics. Therefore, when a patient is treated for a bacterial infection by antibiotics, the progeny from the few mutants will now become immune to the antibiotics. Hence, researchers have to be [vigilant] in constantly searching for new mutants and new antibiotics.
Works Cited
Bouchelion et al. "Newcombe Experiment Biol302" 23 November 2008. 22 February
2011 http://userpages.umbc.edu/~bueltod1/index.html.
Team UPS. "Newcombe Experiment: A study of mutation in Escherichia Coli." 26
November 2008. 22 February 2011 http://upsbiol302.wordpress.com.
Works Cited
Bouchelion et al. "Newcombe Experiment Biol302" 23 November 2008. 22 February
2011 http://userpages.umbc.edu/~bueltod1/index.html.
Team UPS. "Newcombe Experiment: A study of mutation in Escherichia Coli." 26
November 2008. 22 February 2011 http://upsbiol302.wordpress.com.
The blood with the IgG must be effectively removed from the body, or reduced to levels that will not allow the cells to be a danger to the infant. If caught early enough, plasma transfers for the mother can result in enough of a reduction of IgG levels to forestall the effects to the fetus. 8) Autoimmune diseases occur when, for a variety of reasons, the body responds to its own
In the event of such an epidemic, it is reasonable to assume that public health departments will be pressed to find ways to maintain their services even when employees are ill, normal supply chains are disrupted, and the nation's infrastructure is inoperative; furthermore, the traditional roles of environmental health professionals can also be expected to change in dramatic ways during a period of pandemic influenza (Fabian, 2006). As U.S. Secretary
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