A Mutation That Occurs in a Diploid Cell Can Be

question 24

Multiple Choice

A mutation that occurs in a diploid cell can be inherited only if

• A) the mutated allele is recessive.
• B) the mutated allele is dominant.
• C) the mutation occurs in a cell that produces gametes.
• D) the same mutation also occurs on the homologous chromosome.

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Definitions:

Cytokines

A broad category of small proteins important in cell signaling, involved in immune responses and inflammation.

Corticosteroids

A category of steroid hormones synthesized in the adrenal cortex, utilized in medicine to decrease inflammation and inhibit the immune system.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter involved in arousal and the stress response, among other functions, often implicated in mood disorders such as depression.

Collagen

A protein that is the major component of connective tissues in the body, essential for skin elasticity, joint mobility, and bone strength.