Multiple Choice
The mutation rates for different genes are affected by several factors.Which of the following statements about mutation rates for different genes is FALSE?
A) Gene size affects mutation rates for genes.
B) Nucleotide repeats found in some genes can increase in number with each generation.
C) Genes with many adjacent A/T base pairs often have a high mutation rate.
D) The smaller the gene, the lower the mutation rate.
E) Nucleotide composition does not affect mutation rates of genes.
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