Multiple Choice
It is a general assumption that identical twins share exactly the same DNA because they arise from the same fertilized egg. However, SNP studies show that they are only about 99% identical. Where might the 1% difference have come from?
A) Mutations arise in somatic cells.
B) Mutations arise in gametic cells.
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