Select Three Possible Ways Mutations Can Be Acquired

question 106

Multiple Choice

Select three possible ways mutations can be acquired.Select the THREE answers that are correct.

• A) transcribing DNA incorrectly during protein synthesis
• B) leaving mistakes uncorrected during DNA replication
• C) being exposed to substances that damage DNA
• D) receiving mutations through a vaccination
• E) inheriting mutations from one's parents

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Definitions:

Menopause

A natural biological process marking the end of a woman’s menstrual cycles, usually diagnosed after going 12 months without a menstrual period.

Menarche

The occurrence of the first menstrual period in a female, a milestone in pubertal development usually happening between the ages of 10 and 15.

Climacteric

A phase in adult life, typically occurring between the ages of 45 and 55, marked by reduced reproductive capacity and, in women, menopause.

Antigens

Substances that are recognized by the immune system and provoke an immune response, often seen in pathogens like viruses and bacteria.