A Flower Has Four Copies of Each Chromosome

question 37

Short Answer

A flower has four copies of each chromosome. This is an example of_________ .

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Definitions:

Mutations

Changes in the DNA sequence that affect genetic information, which can lead to variations in phenotype.

Insertions

The addition of one or more nucleotide pairs into a genetic sequence, which can lead to changes in gene function or regulation.

Phenotype

The set of observable characteristics or traits of an organism, resulting from the interaction of its genetic makeup with the environment.

Protein-Coding Sequence

A segment of DNA or RNA that is translated into a protein, containing instructions for the amino acid sequence of the protein.