Multiple Choice
A mutation is
A) a change in a DNA sequence that affects at least 10 percent of individuals in a population.
B) a change in a DNA sequence present in less than 1 percent of individuals in a population.
C) a change in a DNA sequence that harms health.
D) a type of radiation that can alter the genetic code.
E) a substitution of amino acids for nucleotides in the genome.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
Verified
Q30: A mutation expressed only under certain conditions
Q31: _ can usually repair DNA damage caused
Q32: Ultraviolet light damages DNA by causing<br>A) purine
Q33: A point mutation alters<br>A) a single base.<br>B)
Q34: Homozygotes for hemoglobin C have<br>A) sickle cell
Q36: Missense mutations cause large deletions when they<br>A)
Q37: Which of the following is a transversion?<br>A)
Q38: The type of DNA repair that corrects
Q39: The mutation that causes sickle cell disease<br>A)
Q40: An example of a beneficial mutation is<br>A)