Could radiation really result in a mutation as incredible as 'Godzilla'?

Subject: Could radiation really result in a mutation as incredible as 'Godzilla'?

Date: Tue Sep 1 17:31:04 1998
Posted by Dru Peterson
Grade level: 4-6
School: Linwood Elementary
City: Stacy State/Province: MN
Country: USA
Area of science: Genetics
ID: 904689064.Ge

Message:


I'm working on an article for "Junior Skeptic" on the science of Godzilla, about 
the movie monster.  I've been able to find some scientific blunders, but I 
haven't found anything yet on the limits of mutation.  I know radiation can 
cause mutations, but how big a change are we talking about here?  For example, 
can an animal really become MUCH bigger from exposure to radiation?

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