"Gene mutation refers to a sudden, heritable mutation in the genomic DNA molecule.
In a house at the Qingtangzhai base, Mu Yu stood in front of the electronic screen, holding a light-sensitive pointer, explaining today's course to a group of Longya researchers.
Mu Yu today looks to be in her early thirties, with short hair that looks very capable. Coupled with her somewhat tough appearance, she has an attractive feminine charm. Of course, there is another thing that attracts people's attention.
That mechanical hand looks no different from ordinary people.
Regarding her experience of losing her hand, Mu Yu did not feel inferior at all. Instead, she was generous. And this newly replaced robotic hand has functions that the original real hand did not have, such as the current light-sensitive pointer. Even though her robotic hand has
One of the functions.
"From a molecular level, gene mutation refers to a change in the base pair composition or arrangement of a gene in its structure. Although genes are very stable and can accurately copy themselves during cell division, this stability is relative.
Under certain conditions, genes can suddenly change from their original form of existence to another new form of existence. That is, a new gene suddenly appears at a site, replacing the original gene. This gene is called a mutant gene.
As a result, new traits that the ancestors never had suddenly appeared in their offspring's performance."
The lesson today is about genetic mutation. Of course, it is only very basic knowledge. It is too in-depth and the students below will not understand it at all.
These students were selected by Yue Xiazi from among Long Ya's team members and prepared to train them into future scientific researchers.
Although there are scientists such as Mu Yu and others supported by the Yanhuang Legion, there are only more than a hundred people after all. The number is really limited. It may be able to meet the needs for the time being. However, with the completion of the super arsenal in the future, the number of scientific researchers needed will double. Then
At that time, Mu Yu and the others were too busy even if they had only three heads and six arms.
Instead of digging a well when thirsty, it is better to prepare for a rainy day. Blind Yue made this plan as soon as Mu Yu and the others arrived at the Qingtangzhai base. He discussed it with Mu Yu, and Mu Yu also supported his decision, so Long Ya first
A technical college was opened at the first base of Qingtangzhai and immediately recruited the first generation of students.
This top college, which later became famous all over the world, is now so humble that it does not even have a dedicated school site, and the students are all people with only junior high school education. However, although we know that in ten years, this college will be the most popular college in all countries in the world.
It's a top academy that has to admit a student even if it breaks its head.
At that time, a group of top talents from Harvard, Oxford, Cambridge, Detroit, and Frunze College entered Longya First Technical College in Fengtian every year for further studies.
Longya First Technical College has a very resounding nickname, that is, "Theological College". Every graduate here has become a god-level figure in the world and a super talent in various industries.
"Morgan accidentally discovered a white compound-eyed fruit fly among the many red compound-eyed fruit flies he raised. This fact shows that the genetic mutation occurs in time, in the individual with this mutation, and in the mutated gene.
Above, they are all random. The numerous mutations discovered in higher plants in the future all illustrate the randomness of genetic mutations."
While explaining, Mu Yu opened the stored electronic folder, pulled out pictures one after another, and continued to explain, "In bacteria, the situation is far more complicated. Bacteria are cultured in a culture medium containing a certain drug.
Bacteria that are resistant to this drug can often be obtained, so it was once believed that the development of bacterial drug resistance is caused by the drug and is a directional adaptation rather than a random mutation."
Most of the students are young people in their teens, and occasionally one or two young people in their twenties can be found. Although it is a bit late to join the study at this age, there is no way but to make do with it.
Among the members of Longya, except for the special forces team members who traveled with them, the largest number of other members are bandits, ruffians, mountain people, hunters, and some soldiers of the old warlords...
Among these people, only a few have a certain cultural background. Zhuge Hong and others who have private school background are all highly educated.
For this reason, Yue Xiazi had no choice but to transfer some of the Longya special forces members with higher academic qualifications to participate in the study, which could be regarded as a temporary emergency.
He was determined to keep students from those cities when he entered big cities in the future. They would be the backbone of the future and a force that should not be underestimated.
With a wave of his hand, the door opened, and a velociraptor cub was brought in. Although this guy was still a little guy, he was still two meters tall. As he walked, he blinked and looked at the students in the room curiously.
Mu Yu came to the baby Velociraptor, reached out and covered its solid horny skin, and then spoke, "Generally, genetic mutations are harmful, but there are very few that are beneficial. For example, a bird's mouth is very small.
Short, after a sudden mutation, the mouth will become longer, making it easier to catch food or water.
Generally, after a genetic mutation, the body will send out antibodies or other repair bodies to repair itself. However, some mutations are irreversible. Mutations may lead to immediate death, or they may also lead to disastrous consequences, such as the inability of organs to function normally and severe damage to DNA.
Low body immunity, etc. If it is a beneficial mutation, miracles may occur, such as the body secreting special mutant cells to protect organs and the body; or bones growing in some parts that are not protected by bones."
Reaching out to lift the little velociraptor's chin, Mu Yu pointed at a hard cuticle on his chin and said, "Look, the throat of the little velociraptor is generally a weak link, but this little velociraptor's
The cuticle has mutated here, which greatly enhances his defense. If it is on the battlefield, the survival rate can increase by 75%."
People exclaimed, "Gene mutation is so amazing."
While Mu Yu wasn't paying attention, the long tongue of the little velociraptor shot out of its mouth like lightning, rolled an open pack of snacks on the lecture table into its mouth, and then closed its mouth tightly, pretending to be nonchalant.
appearance.
Mu Yu resisted the urge to laugh. She knew this little guy named "Rock" very well. Every time this guy came to serve as a sample, he would steal the snacks on her desk and act as naughty as a child.
However, Little Rock probably doesn't know that the pack of snacks was specially prepared for him by Mu Yu as a reward for him.
Satisfied and taken away with a mouthful of snacks, Mu Yu was about to explain the next lesson. At this moment, the communicator rang, and she grabbed it angrily, "Don't you know I'm not allowed to make phone calls during class?"
On the other end of the communicator, Xiazi Yue's voice sounded particularly excited, "Engineer Mu, do you want to see a crocodile as big as a small mountain?"
"What kind of crocodile is as big as a small mountain?" Mu Yu didn't react at first, but then she jumped up and raised her voice an octave, "You mean the crocodile that is as big as a small mountain, where is it?"