# The Genetic Effects of Radiation

Author: Asimov, Isaac, 1920-1992; Dobzhansky, Theodosius, 1900-1975

Genre: Category: Science - Biology

Language: English

License: Public domain

Source: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55738

Amazon editions: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=The+Genetic+Effects+of+Radiation+Asimov&tag=cyberlibrar00-20

## Summary

THE MACHINERY OF INHERITANCE 1 Introduction 1 Cells and Chromosomes 2 Enzymes and Genes 5 Parents and Offspring 8 MUTATIONS 10 Sudden Change 10 Spontaneous Mutations 13 Genetic Load 16 Mutation Rates 19 RADIATION 22 Ionizing Radiation 22 Background Radiation 27 Man-made Radiation 30 DOSE AND CONSEQUENCE 32 Radiation Sickness 32 Radiation and Mutation 33 Dosage Rates 37 Effects on Mammals 40 Conclusion 43 SUGGESTED REFERENCES 47

## Chapters

- [Part 2](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/the-genetic-effects-of-radiation-55738/chapters/2/index.md)
- [Part 3](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/the-genetic-effects-of-radiation-55738/chapters/3/index.md)
- [Part 1](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/the-genetic-effects-of-radiation-55738/chapters/1/index.md)
- [Part 4](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/the-genetic-effects-of-radiation-55738/chapters/4/index.md)