The Fascinating World of Genetic Mutations

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What is mutation?

  • A process that creates all phenotypic variation (correct)
  • A process that creates all genetic disorders
  • A process that only causes disease
  • A process that only occurs in plants

What can mutation cause?

  • Disease such as cancer and birth defects (correct)
  • Decreased risk of genetic disorders
  • Improved physical traits
  • Increased resistance to disease

When does mutation occur?

  • Only in certain species
  • Only when exposed to radiation
  • All the time, spontaneously and pretty much randomly (correct)
  • Only during cell division

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