Which of the Following Is NOT a Defining Feature of Paramutation

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a defining feature of paramutation?

• A) The expression pattern is transmitted to future generations.
• B) The altered allele is able to convert other alleles.
• C) No DNA sequence differences exist between alleles.
• D) Mutation of coding sequences generates new alleles.
• E) These are all defining features of paramutation.

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Definitions:

Independent Events

Multiple events where the happening of one does not influence the likelihood of the other events happening.

P(A ∩ B)

P(A ∩ B) denotes the probability of the intersection of events A and B, meaning the probability that both A and B occur.

Occurrence

An event or incident that happens or takes place.

Experiment

A scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.