Somatic Mutations Quiz

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Somatic mutations occur in which of the following?

  • Germ cells
  • Body cells (correct)
  • Epidermal cells
  • Gametes

DNA enzymes usually find and correct which of the following?

  • Somatic mutations
  • Transcription errors
  • Replication errors
  • All of the above (correct)

What happens if there is no room for natural selection involving mutations?

  • Species may not adapt to environmental changes. (correct)
  • Evolution may proceed more rapidly.
  • Variation in traits will increase.
  • Extinction rates will decrease.

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