Multiple Choice
What is one reason why many mutations may be deleterious?
A) Because the genetic code has redundancy built in.
B) Because if a mutation changes the primary structure of a protein, the protein may no longer work.
C) Because the body has no way to detect or correct mutations.
D) Most mutations are actually beneficial, not deleterious.
E) Any change in the DNA sequence means that DNA no longer functions properly.
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