Mutations in Biology
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What is a mutation in biology?

  • An alteration in the protein sequence of an organism
  • An alteration in the nucleic acid sequence of the genome of an organism, virus, or extrachromosomal DNA (correct)
  • A change in the cell structure of an organism
  • A transformation in the metabolic processes of an organism

    • What can cause mutations?

  • Errors during cell division
  • All of these (correct)
  • Exposure to ultraviolet radiation
  • Insertion or deletion of segments of DNA

    • What may mutations result in?

  • No change in the observable characteristics of an organism
  • Detectable changes in the observable characteristics of an organism
  • None of these
  • Either detectable or no change in the observable characteristics of an organism (correct)

    • What role do mutations play in biological processes?

    <p>All of these</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate source of all genetic variation?

    <p>Mutation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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