Which Statement Is NOT True About Mutations

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true about mutations?

• A)A mutation is a change in the DNA that can generate offspring less fit for survival than their parents.
• B)A mutation can be a result of imperfect DNA duplication.
• C)A mutation is a result of sexual reproduction.
• D)A mutation is a change in the DNA that can generate offspring that are as fit for survival as their parents are.

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Definitions:

Chemical Marks

Biologically significant molecules that attach to DNA or proteins and play a role in gene expression and regulation.

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid, a molecule containing the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms and many viruses.

Rooting Reflex

An innate reflex in newborns, where they turn their head toward anything that strokes their cheek or mouth, searching for the object by moving their head in steadily decreasing arcs until the object is found.

Cheek

The fleshy part of either side of the face below the eye and between the nose and ear.