Mutations Affecting_________ Can Alter the Expression of a Gene Without

question 7

Multiple Choice

Mutations affecting_________ can alter the expression of a gene without affecting its coding sequence.

• A) coding sequence
• B) non- coding sequence
• C) exons
• D) amino acid sequence
• E) mutations in any of these regions could affect a gene's coding sequence

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Definitions:

Acquired Variations

Acquired Variations are changes to an organism's traits during its lifetime due to environmental factors or experiences, not inherited through DNA.

Favorable

Conditions or traits that are advantageous for survival and reproduction in a given environment.

Greater Frequency

Refers to the higher rate of occurrence or action, commonly used in the context of events or processes happening more often.

Homologous Structures

Anatomical features in different species that arise from a common ancestor, showing evolutionary relationships despite their possible different functions.