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Genetic Mutations in Humans

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How many genetic mutations do children typically have compared to their parents?

30 new genetic mutations

70 new genetic mutations (correct)

100 new genetic mutations

50 new genetic mutations

What is the primary influence on the number of genetic mutations that a child inherits?

Family history of genetic disorders

Environmental factors such as pollution

Parental age (correct)

Lifestyle choices of parents

What happens to the number of mutations passed on to the next generation with parental age?

It remains constant

It decreases significantly

It increases (correct)

It varies unpredictably

How do the effects of parental age on mutation rates differ among families?

They vary significantly among families Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the number of mutations between two siblings born ten years apart to different sets of parents?

They will have a difference of more than 30 mutations Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of the study's findings on parental age and genetic mutations?

Parents are not equal in the number of mutations they pass on Signup and view all the answers

What is the main source of genetic novelty and genetic disease?

Some of us passing on more mutations than others Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated proportion of new mutations that arise anew in the embryo soon after fertilization?

One in ten Signup and view all the answers

According to the study, what is the primary factor driving the increase in new mutations in fathers' sperm?

Increasing age Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Utah CEPH families in this study?

They have a large range in the number of mutations they accumulate Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential effect of increasing the mutation load, according to Sasani?

Increasing the likelihood of certain diseases Signup and view all the answers

What is the key takeaway from the study regarding the mutation rate across the globe?

The mutation rate is highly variable worldwide Signup and view all the answers