An Offspring Born with Altered DNA Due to Radioactivity, Cosmic

question 48

Multiple Choice

An offspring born with altered DNA due to radioactivity, cosmic rays, or errors in reproduction

• A) is called a mutant.
• B) is called a new species.
• C) is more likely to survive than if its DNA were not altered.
• D) is no different than if its DNA were unchanged.
• E) will never be able to reproduce itself.

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