asked 186k views
3 votes
How can uv radiation cause genetic variation

1 Answer

5 votes

When ionizing radiation causes DNA damage (mutations) in male or female reproductive (“germ”) cells, that damage can be transmitted to the next generation (F1). This is in contrast to mutations in somatic cells, which are not transmitted. Detection of human germ cell mutations is difficult, especially at low doses Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

answered
User Evgeniy Kleban
by
7.3k points

No related questions found

Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.