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What is mutation?
What is mutation?
- The repair of DNA mutations
- The occurrence of rare events in DNA replication
- The alteration of the nucleotide sequence of the genome (correct)
- The duplication of nucleotide sequences
How are mutations mostly likely to occur?
How are mutations mostly likely to occur?
- Accidentally during DNA replication (correct)
- Due to chemical changes in the environment
- As a result of external UV radiation exposure
- Through deliberate actions by the organism
What is the average number of mutations in a new cell?
What is the average number of mutations in a new cell?
- 50 mutations
- 200 mutations
- 300 mutations
- 120 mutations (correct)
Which factor can increase the rate of mutations?
Which factor can increase the rate of mutations?
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What type of mutation involves a single base change?
What type of mutation involves a single base change?
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What is the situation when a part of a chromosome sequence is disturbed or missed/added?
What is the situation when a part of a chromosome sequence is disturbed or missed/added?
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Which type of DNA mutation involves an extra base being added?
Which type of DNA mutation involves an extra base being added?
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