In a Segment of DNA, an a Base Is Changed

question 47

Multiple Choice

In a segment of DNA, an A base is changed to a C and the error is copied during replication.Under which circumstances is that change considered a mutation? (Select all that apply. )

• A)The change alters the phenotype of the organism's offspring.
• B)The change results in production of a novel protein.
• C)The change is in a somatic cell, such as a skin cell.
• D)The change is in a gene, but has no effect on a gene product or phenotype.

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