How Can a Person Acquire Mutations in Their DNA

question 25

Multiple Choice

How can a person acquire mutations in their DNA?

• A) inheritance
• B) carcinogens
• C) replication errors
• D) mutagens
• E) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Estrogen

A group of steroid hormones that play an essential role in the reproductive and sexual health of women, influencing the development of female secondary sexual characteristics and regulating the menstrual cycle.

Oxytocin

A hormone and neurotransmitter involved in childbirth and breastfeeding, also associated with feelings of love and bonding.

Clitoris

A small, sensitive organ located at the top of the vulva, playing a significant role in female sexual pleasure.

Sensory Nerves

Nerves that transmit sensory information from the body's periphery to the central nervous system, allowing the perception of stimuli like touch, temperature, and pain.