Conditional Mutations Are More Likely to Result from a Mutation

question 42

Multiple Choice

Conditional mutations are more likely to result from a mutation caused by which of the following alterations to the coding region of a gene?

• A) four bases added within a short region of a gene
• B) deletion
• C) base addition
• D) X rays
• E) tautomeric shift

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Acid-Test Ratio

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Prepaid Expenses

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