The Age-Dependent Increase in Replication Errors in Sperm Versus Oocytes

question 6

Multiple Choice

The age-dependent increase in replication errors in sperm versus oocytes is caused by which of the following?

• A) Oocytes sitting dormant for longer periods of time
• B) Increased number of mitotic divisions in developing sperm compared to oocytes
• C) Greater chance of exposure to mutagens for sperm
• D) Less efficient DNA repair systems in developing sperm
• E) Natural selection for variability in sperm

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