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 MUTATION:
CHANGES IN THE GENETIC CODE
 A mutation occurs when a DNA gene is
damaged or changed in such a way as to alter the
genetic message carried by that gene.
 Mutation may be induced by factors
called mutagens. Mutagens are commonly
in the form of toxic chemicals, and harmful
radiation. Sometimes, mistakes occur in
DNA replication, mitosis, and meiosis.
MUTATION CAN OCCUR INTO TWO DIFFERENT TYPES OF CELL

 Reproductive Cells
 Body Cells
 MUTATION IN REPRODUCTIVE
CELLS
Mutations affect the reproductive cells of an organism
by changing the sequence of nucleotides within a gene
in a sperm or egg cell. If these cells are fertilized, then
the mutated gene becomes a part of genetic makeup of
the offspring.

If mutation is severe, the resulting protein may be

non-functional, and the embryo may not develop.
 TWO TYPES OF MUTATIONS THAT CAN
OCCUR IN GAMETE CELLS:

Gene mutation is a permanent change in the

DNA sequence that makes up a gene.

Chromosomal mutation occurs at the

chromosome level resulting in gene deletion,
duplication or rearrangement that may occur
during the cell cycle and meiosis.
 EXAMPLE OF DISEASE CAUSE BY
GENE MUTATION

It is where most of the

red blood cells stiffen and
become sickle shape in
affected people. These
diseased cells carry less
oxygen than normal cells.
People affected by the
disease eventually die.
Sickle- cell anemia
CYSTIC FIBROSIS

A recessive disorder caused by mutations in the CFTR

gene. Major symptom is thick mucous in the lungs, leading
to infections.
HUNTINGTON DISEASE
A dominant condition
caused by mutations in the
Huntington gene. Symptoms
begin in adulthood and
include uncontrolled
movements and cognitive
impairment.
KINDS OF CHROMOSOMAL MUTATION

A. Translocation
B. Deletion
C. Inversion
D. Insertion
 TRANSLOCATION
The prefix 'trans' means 'across', so it
makes sense that translocation would
involve the movement of genes from one
location to the next. Translocation occurs
when DNA is exchanged between two
non homologous chromosomes. In other
words, a section of genes on one
chromosome is broken off and replaced
by a section of genes from a non-paired
chromosome.
 DELETION
A deletion mutation is a mistake in
the DNA replication process which
removes nucleotides from the genome.
A deletion mutation can remove a
single nucleotide, or entire sequences
of nucleotides. Larger strands of DNA
can undergo a deletion mutation
during crossing-over, which takes
place in meiosis.
 INVERSION

  An inversion mutation happens
when a section of DNA breaks
away and reattaches to the
chromosome in a reversed order.
This can be a small section of
DNA that breaks away or a large
section containing many different
genes.
 INSERTION
An insertion mutation is when by accident extra DNA bases are
added to the DNA. The insertion changes drastically the nature of
the proteins produced by the DNA chain. 
The addition of extra DNA disrupts the reading frame of DNA
resulting in the wrong amino acids being produced. The disruption
can cause the changing of the DNA informational code on a codon 
 Changes that affect the structure of chromosomes
can cause problems with growth, development, and
function of the body’s systems. These changes can
affect many genes along the chromosome and disrupt
the proteins made from these genes.
 Structural changes can occur during the formation of
egg or sperm cells in fetal development, or in any cell
after birth. Pieces of DNA can be rearranged within one
chromosome or transferred between two or more
chromosomes.
 CRI DU CHAT

Is caused by the deletion of

part of the short arm of
chromosome 5.”CRI DU
CHAT” is French, and the
condition is no named
because affected babies make
high pitched cries that sound
like a cat.
 Affected individuals
have wide-set eyes, a
small head and jaw,
are moderately to
severely mentally
retarted , and very
short.
 DOWN SYNDROME
Is usually caused by an
extra copy of chromosome
21 (trisomy 21).
Characteristics include
decreased muscle tone,
stockier build,
asymmetrical skull,
slanting eyes and mild to
 EDWARDS SYNDROME

Is the second most

common trisomy after Down
Syndrome is a trisomy of
chromosome 18. Symptoms
include mental and motor
retardation and numerous
congenital anomalies
causing serious health
 However, those who
live past their birthday,
usually are quite
healthy thereafter.
They have a
characteristic hand
appearance with
clenched hands and
overlapping fingers.
 JACOBSEN SYNDROME
Is also called terminal 11q
deletion disorder. This is very
rare disorder. Those affected
have normal intelligence or mild
mental retardation, with poor or
excessive language skills. Most
have a bleeding disorder called
Paris-Trousseau Syndrome.
 KLINEFELTER’S SYNDROME (XXY)

Men with this condition

are usually sterile and tend
to have longer arms and
legs and to be taller than
their peers. They are often
shy and quiet and have a
higher incidence of speech
 TURNER’S SYNDROME
(X INSTEAD OF XX OR XY)

Female sexual
characteristics are present but
underdeveloped. They are
often have a short stature,
low hairline, abnormal eye
features and bone
development and a “caved-
in” appearance to the chest.
 HUMAN
KARYOTYPING
 Some of the abnormalities associated with
chromosome structure and number can be detected by
a test called a Karyotype.
A Karyotype is an image of the full set of
chromosomes on an individual that displays the
normal number, size, and shape.
Karyotypes may reveal the gender o a fetus for
certain defects through examination of cells from
uterine fluid- a procedure called amniocentesis- or
through sampling of placental membranes.
AMNIOCENTESIS
 To produce a karyotype,
chromosomes commonly
derived from actively dividing
white blood cells are stained
and photographed.
The Homologous pairs of
chromosomes are identified
and arranged in order by size,
with the exception of the sex
chromosomes.
 These tests are typically
done on a blood sample,
although any body cell could
be used.
The cell must be
undergoing mitosis-
preferably in metaphase- so
that the chromosomes are
replicated, condensed, and
visible under a microscope.