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    Exam 7: Anatomy and Function of a Gene: Dissection Through Mutation
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    Assume That the Mutation Rate for a Given Gene Is
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Assume That the Mutation Rate for a Given Gene Is

Question 20

Question 20

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Assume that the mutation rate for a given gene is 5 × 10−6 mutations per generation.For that gene, how many mutations would be expected if 10 million sperm are examined?


A) none
B) 5 × 10−6
C) 5
D) 50
E) 500

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