Causes of Gene Mutation
Across
- 2. Radiation from the sun that can damage DNA
- 3. High-energy waves that can damage cells and DNA
- 5. Type of radiation used in medical imaging that may cause mutations
- 6. A chemical or factor that causes mutations
- 8. Smoke from cigarettes contains many harmful mutation-causing chemicals
Down
- 1. Changes in the sequence of DNA
- 4. Mistakes that happen when DNA copies itself
- 7. Pollution and toxic chemicals in the environment can increase this