Mutations and SNPs Are Different in That

Multiple Choice

Mutations and SNPs are different in that

A) SNPs are rare and typically have a large effect on a phenotype, whereas mutations are common and each contribute a small degree to a phenotype.
B) SNPs have been well-studied for a long time, but mutations have only been studied since the sequencing of the human genome.
C) mutations are rare and typically have a large effect on a phenotype, whereas SNPs are common and each may contribute a small degree to a phenotype.
D) mutations affect many DNA bases in a gene whereas SNPs affect only a single base.
E) mutations occur in autosomes and SNPs occur in the sex chromosomes.