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What are the potential consequences if mutations caused by mycotoxins occur in sperm and eggs?
What are the potential consequences if mutations caused by mycotoxins occur in sperm and eggs?
- Enhanced reproductive fitness
- Birth defects in offspring (correct)
- Improved DNA repair mechanisms
- Reduced genetic variability
How do mycotoxins cause problems for DNA replication?
How do mycotoxins cause problems for DNA replication?
- By increasing the speed of DNA synthesis
- By enhancing the cell cycle control genes
- By disrupting the structure of the double helix (correct)
- By promoting efficient DNA repair processes
What can mutations in genes controlling the cell cycle lead to?
What can mutations in genes controlling the cell cycle lead to?
- Reduced cell division
- Enhanced DNA stability
- Cancer (correct)
- Increased fertility
How do mycotoxins cause problems for DNA replication?
How do mycotoxins cause problems for DNA replication?
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What is the potential consequence if mutations caused by mycotoxins occur in sperm and eggs?
What is the potential consequence if mutations caused by mycotoxins occur in sperm and eggs?
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What can mutations in genes controlling the cell cycle lead to?
What can mutations in genes controlling the cell cycle lead to?
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