Effects of Radiation on Cells

Once the color band was established, the M-Band was tested on radiated chromosomes under 4Gy Gamma radiation. The following images (Figures 17, 18, 19) depict the mutations in chromosome 8 due to radiation. In Figure 17, extensive fragmentation of chromosome 8 can be seen, as well as translocations of the second chromosome 8. Translocations are also evident in Figure 18. Figure 19 is a depiction of the numerous aberrations in the cell. These results prove that it is possible to test the extent of damage radiation can cause on cells.

Figure 17: Fragmentation of chromosome 8

Figure 18: Translocation of chromosome 8

Figure 19: Mutations in a cell