Ionizing Radiation Effects
Ionizing radiation, such as x-rays and gamma rays, can create highly reactive free radicals that pose significant risks to DNA integrity. These free radicals can directly damage DNA or initiate further reactions that lead to mutations. The Ames test serves as a practical method to assess the mutagenic potential of various substances, utilizing specially engineered bacteria that require histidine for growth.In this clip
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Episode 147: Genetic Mutation and Repair
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