A Mutation Can Be the Cause for

question 89

Multiple Choice

A mutation can be the cause for

• A) natural selection.
• B) environmental change.
• C) sexual reproduction.
• D) sperm and egg formation.
• E) growth and development.

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Definitions:

Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis

A technique used to identify genetic defects within embryos created through in vitro fertilization (IVF) before pregnancy.

Gene Therapy

A medical treatment that involves modifying the genes of a person's cells to treat or prevent disease.

Sex Selection

Sex selection is the practice of using medical techniques to choose the sex of an offspring, often for cultural, social, or personal reasons.

Erikson's Crises

A series of psychosocial challenges described by psychologist Erik Erikson, each stage requiring an individual to navigate and resolve psychological conflicts to develop healthily.