Can a large dose of gamma radiation turn someone into the Incredible Hulk (increase size, turn green, then go back to normal size and color)? Why or why not?

Lecture Assignment for Chapter 5
This assignment is worth 25 points, partial credit will also be given.
For this assignment:
1. Read about mutations, in your text book.
2. Define:
a. mutation
b. point mutation
c. chromosomal aberration
d. spontaneous mutation
e. radiation-induced mutation
f. chemical-induced mutation
3. Can a large dose of gamma radiation turn someone into the Incredible Hulk (increase size, turn green, then go back to normal size and color)? Why or why not?
4. Which of the causes of mutations can we avoid? Why or why not?
5. Which of the causes of mutations can we not avoid? Why or why not?
6. Research about the current state of the animal and plant life on the land and around the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the Ukraine or the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan.

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