Explain The terms introduced by Seymour Benzer.(SA)

The terms explained by Seymour Benzer are as follows:

1) The terms which were introduced by Seymour Benzer are cistron, muton and recon.

2) Cistron: Cistron is the unit of a function. It is a part of DNA specifically which is equal and responsible units own role for the expression of a particular trait or a character. The Cistron is particularly possessive about the information given for the synthesis of a particular protein or RNA (Ribonucleic acid). There are several reported base pairs (or bp) in the cistron.

3) Muton: Muton is the specific unit for mutation. There are few nucleotides present in the muton. This segment are responsible for undergoing mutation.

4) Recon: Recon is the unit of recombination of a DNA or an RNA.

 

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♠ Seymour Benzer worked on the mutations caused by X-rays. He explained the following terms:

1. Mutations   are the sudden changes that takes place in the DNA sequence of an organism. These are the permanent changes that can be either induced or occur naturally leading to the variation in the populations.

2. Agents which bring about mutations are known as mutagens. Nitrogenous bases in DNA are changed due to physical mutagens like radiations i.e. X-rays, UV rays, and gamma rays and some chemical mutagens. 

He explained the role of X-rays in causing mutations.

       
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