Uncover the Secrets of DNA Mutations

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Which category of mutations occur in the sex cells?

Base mutations

Germline mutations (correct)

Chromosomal mutations

Somatic mutations

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?

Errors in DNA replication

Exposure to mutagens

Viral infection

All of the above (correct)

Which type of mutation alters the structure of the chromosomes?

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What is the difference between germline mutations and somatic mutations?

Germline mutations are inherited, while somatic mutations are not Signup and view all the answers

Mutations can result from errors in DNA replication during ______ division

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Mutations can result from exposure to ______

mutagens Signup and view all the answers

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 ______

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Somatic mutations occur in ______ cells

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Which category of mutations occur in the sex cells?

What is a mutation?

What can cause mutations?

Which type of mutation alters the structure of the chromosomes?

What is the difference between germline mutations and somatic mutations?

Mutations can result from errors in DNA replication during ______ division

Mutations can result from exposure to ______

Germline mutations occur in ______, the sex cells, such as eggs and sperm

Germline mutations are especially significant because they can be passed on to ______

Somatic mutations occur in ______ cells

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