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Which of the following can cause mutation in humans? (you can select more than one option)
A. ionizing radiation
B. microwaves
C. mutagenic chemicals
D. transposable elements
E. spider bites
Which of the following can cause mutation in humans?
Answer: A: Ionizing Radiation
C: Mutagenic Chemicals
D: Transposable elements
Explanation:
Ionizing radiation - Ionizing radiations are radiation that has high energy that is enough to remove electrons from atoms or molecules. Ionizing radiation cause mutation either by direct (breaks the DNA strands) or indirect (produces reactive intermediate which cause mutation in DNA) method.
Mutagenic Chemicals: Mutagenic chemicals are agents that can induce mutations. These agents may be chemicals or radiations that damages DNA and cause mutation.
Transposable elements: Transposable elements are called as jumping genes. These elements are sequences of DNA that move from one place to another in the genome. Transposable elements can cause mutation by insertions or by rearrangement of DNA sequence in the genome.
Microwave: Energy released by microwave (a type of electromagnetic radiation) are not strong, therefore microwaves does not induce mutations
Spider bites: During spider bite, the venom injected into the body is generally neurotoxic or cytotoxic, and does not induce mutation.