Concept 27 Mutations are changes in genetic information.

Links

Dr. Seymour Benzer's Laboratory Homepage

 

X-rays

Physics 2000, an interactive guide to modern physics from the University of Colorado, brings physics to life. Learn about X-rays in Einstein's Legacy.

Why so many errors in our DNA?

A nice summary on the how and why of DNA mutations from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Blazing a Genetic Trail web site.

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