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Hereditary DNA Alterations
Author(s) -
Freese Ernst
Publication year - 1969
Publication title -
angewandte chemie international edition in english
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 5.831
H-Index - 550
eISSN - 1521-3773
pISSN - 0570-0833
DOI - 10.1002/anie.196900121
Subject(s) - dna , point mutation , genetics , chromosome , biology , mutation , gene
Mutations and recombinations are hereditary alterations of DNA, which is found mainly in the chromosomes of cells. They can occur spontaneously and they can be induced by high energy radiation or by chemicals. This article considers the developments following the discovery of the DNA structure that have led to a molecular explanation of point mutations, of large chromosome alterations, and of recombination. In conclusion, consequences for human society are drawn from the knowledge gained.