Assume That the Mutation Rate for a Given Gene Is

question 20

Multiple Choice

Assume that the mutation rate for a given gene is 5 × 10⁻⁶ mutations per generation.For that gene, how many mutations would be expected if 10 million sperm are examined?

• A)none
• B)5 × 10⁻⁶
• C)5
• D)50
• E)500

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