If a Mutation Arises Spontaneously in One of Your Blood

question 76

Multiple Choice

If a mutation arises spontaneously in one of your blood cells,

• A) you can pass that mutation on to your offspring.
• B) it would most likely improve the function of that blood cell.
• C) the blood cell is evolving.
• D) it could have been caused by exposure to radiation.
• E) it will be passed on to all the other cells in your body.

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