Mitochondrial DNA Suffers a Higher Mutation Rate Than Nuclear DNA

question 84

Multiple Choice

Mitochondrial DNA suffers a higher mutation rate than nuclear DNA by a factor of:

• A)2
• B)10
• C)50
• D)1500

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Definitions:

Benign

Referring to a condition, tumor, or growth that is not cancerous and does not spread to other parts of the body.

Transient

Something temporary or not lasting; often used in medical contexts to describe conditions that are not permanent.

Strawberry Hemangioma

A benign vascular tumor often appearing as a red birthmark on infants, usually fading or shrinking over time.

Spontaneous Involution

A process where a disease, condition, or abnormal growth naturally regresses without intervention.