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What is a mutation?
What is a mutation?
- A change in the nucleotide sequence of a DNA molecule (correct)
- A change in the nitrogenous bases of RNA
- A change in the structure of a protein molecule
- A change in the structure of a lipid molecule
Which type of mutations can be inherited by offspring?
Which type of mutations can be inherited by offspring?
- Germline mutations (correct)
- Mutations caused by physical mutagens
- Mutations caused by chemical mutagens
- Somatic mutations
What are the principal causes of many diseases like cancer?
What are the principal causes of many diseases like cancer?
- Germline mutations
- Physical mutagens
- Mutations during DNA replication
- Somatic mutations (correct)
In what way can mutations arise from the action of mutagens?
In what way can mutations arise from the action of mutagens?
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What is the most frequent spontaneous mutation?
What is the most frequent spontaneous mutation?
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How can chemical mutagens contribute to mutation?
How can chemical mutagens contribute to mutation?
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Which type of mutation causes the substitution of an incorrect amino acid?
Which type of mutation causes the substitution of an incorrect amino acid?
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What is the effect of a nonsense mutation?
What is the effect of a nonsense mutation?
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Which source is categorized as an endogenous source (Internal) of induced mutations?
Which source is categorized as an endogenous source (Internal) of induced mutations?
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What is the result of deamination during a spontaneous mutation?
What is the result of deamination during a spontaneous mutation?
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