The Mutation Rate Refers to

question 38

Multiple Choice

The mutation rate refers to

• A) the probability of a particular mutation over time.
• B) the rate of spontaneous mutations that are not repaired by DNA repair mechanisms.
• C) the ability of mutations to be transmitted from one generation to the next.
• D) the number of occurrence of a particular mutation per number of cells or individuals in a population.
• E) both A and B.

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