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Which category of mutations occur in the sex cells?
Which category of mutations occur in the sex cells?
- Base mutations
- Germline mutations (correct)
- Chromosomal mutations
- Somatic mutations
What is a mutation?
What is a mutation?
- A change in the RNA sequence of an organism
- A change in the DNA sequence of an organism (correct)
- A change in the cell structure of an organism
- A change in the protein sequence of an organism
What can cause mutations?
What can cause mutations?
- Errors in DNA replication
- Exposure to mutagens
- Viral infection
- All of the above (correct)
Which type of mutation alters the structure of the chromosomes?
Which type of mutation alters the structure of the chromosomes?
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What is the difference between germline mutations and somatic mutations?
What is the difference between germline mutations and somatic mutations?
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Mutations can result from errors in DNA replication during ______ division
Mutations can result from errors in DNA replication during ______ division
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Mutations can result from exposure to ______
Mutations can result from exposure to ______
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Germline mutations occur in ______, the sex cells, such as eggs and sperm
Germline mutations occur in ______, the sex cells, such as eggs and sperm
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Germline mutations are especially significant because they can be passed on to ______
Germline mutations are especially significant because they can be passed on to ______
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Somatic mutations occur in ______ cells
Somatic mutations occur in ______ cells
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