Which Statement About Genetic Mutations Is False

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which statement about genetic mutations is false?

• A)Genetic mutations are always harmful.
• B)Genetic mutations can be caused by ultraviolet light.
• C)Genetic mutations in eggs or sperm may be particularly significant because they can be passed to offspring, where they will affect every cell in the offspring's body.
• D)Genetic mutations are the ultimate source of all genetic variation, and so they provide the raw materials for evolution and natural selection.

Describe how resonance structures can influence bond lengths and overall stability in cyclic compounds.

Apply the polygon rule to predict aromaticity in cyclic systems.

Understand and explain the core principles of Bandura's social cognitive theory.

Discuss behavioral techniques to modify personality and behavior according to social cognitive theory.

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Definitions:

Sundown Syndrome

A symptom complex observed in older adults, typically those with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, characterized by increased confusion, agitation, and sometimes aggressive behavior that begins or worsens as daylight decreases.

Confabulation

The production of fabricated, distorted, or misinterpreted memories about oneself or the world, without the conscious intention to deceive.

Dementia

A category of brain diseases that cause a long-term and often gradual decrease in the ability to think and remember, affecting daily functioning.

Lewy Body

Abnormal aggregates of protein that develop inside nerve cells, contributing to Parkinson’s disease, Lewy body dementia, and other disorders.