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What is the ultimate source of all new genetic material?
What is the ultimate source of all new genetic material?
- Mutants
- Mutations (correct)
- Germline mutations
- Albinism
In which type of cells do somatic mutations occur?
In which type of cells do somatic mutations occur?
- Offspring cells
- Reproductive cells
- Gametes
- Non-reproductive cells (correct)
Why are germline mutations especially significant?
Why are germline mutations especially significant?
- Because they lead to albinism
- Because they can be transmitted to offspring (correct)
- Because they result in mutant offspring
- Due to their effect on the organism
What causes albinism?
What causes albinism?
Where do germ-line mutations occur?
Where do germ-line mutations occur?
What type of mutations are confined to just one cell and its daughter cells?
What type of mutations are confined to just one cell and its daughter cells?
Which type of mutation results in a change of a single nucleotide in DNA?
Which type of mutation results in a change of a single nucleotide in DNA?
What is the name of the process when two segments from different chromosomes change positions?
What is the name of the process when two segments from different chromosomes change positions?
Which environmental factor can cause the formation of thymine dimer mutations?
Which environmental factor can cause the formation of thymine dimer mutations?
What type of mutation usually results in many genes missing from the chromosome?
What type of mutation usually results in many genes missing from the chromosome?
What is the name for the process of a base being changed by the repositioning of a hydrogen atom?
What is the name for the process of a base being changed by the repositioning of a hydrogen atom?
What type of mutation occurs when a segment of DNA is flipped and then reattached to the same chromosome?
What type of mutation occurs when a segment of DNA is flipped and then reattached to the same chromosome?
