Mutations Are the Result of

question 29

Multiple Choice

Mutations are the result of

• A)alterations in the sugar component of the DNA backbone.
• B)exposure to water in utero.
• C)physical trauma in the mother's childhood.
• D)alterations in the phosphate of the DNA backbone.
• E)alterations in the DNA nucleotide sequence.

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Definitions:

Inflammation

A protective response of the body's immune system to injury, infection, or irritation, characterized by redness, heat, swelling, and pain.

Species Resistance

The natural immunity that a species possesses against certain diseases to which other species are susceptible.

Chemical Barrier

A chemical barrier refers to a method of protection, via substances that prevent or control the movement or activity of harmful organisms or chemicals.

Phagocytosis

The process by which certain living cells called phagocytes engulf or ingest other cells or particles, important for immune defense.