The following points highlight the five chief agents which bring about mutation in organisms. The agents are: 1. Induction of Mutation by Ionizing Radiations 2. Non-Ionizing Radiations 3. Heat and Temperature 4. Mustard Gas 5. Chemical Mutagens. Agent # 1. Induction of Mutation by Ionizing Radiations: X-ray is representative of ionizing radiations- a group including […]
5 Chief Agents that Bring Mutation in Organisms
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Mutation: Meaning, Kinds and Frequency
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Mutation 2. Kinds of Mutation 3. Frequency 4. Evolution 5. Role in Plant Breeding 6. Limitations. Meaning of Mutation: The credit of discovery of mutation goes to Wright (1791) when he observed it in male sheep. Any permanent or stable hereditary change other than one […]