Gene Regulation and Mutation 12.4

Remember The end goal of all DNA is to make protein. Your body is physically made up of and is mostly controlled by proteins.

Mutations Mutation- a permanent change in a cell’s DNA

Mutations When DNA is mutated, ultimately protein will also be mutated Mutated protein can be very serious or not an issue at all

Mutations

Mutations

Diseases from mutations Cystic fibrosis- a disease that primarily the lungs Causes by a deletion mutation in the DNA

Key points for 12.4 Mutations in DNA occur when the DNA is permanently altered. Some mutations are okay, but others can result in serious disease or even death