What May Result If a Mutation Occurs in a Gene

question 66

Multiple Choice

What may result if a mutation occurs in a gene?

• A) There may be no effect on the protein encoded by the gene.
• B) A nonfunctional protein may be created.
• C) A protein with a new function will not be formed.
• D) The phenotype of the organism may be changed.

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Definitions:

Standard Deviation

A statistical measure that quantifies the dispersion or variability of a set of data points from their mean, used to gauge the amount of variation.

Service Level

A measure of the quality of a service provided, often defined as the percentage of customer demand that is met through immediate stock availability.

Lead Time

refers to the total time that elapses between the initiation and completion of a production process, from order to delivery.

Inventory Holding Cost

The expenses associated with storing unsold goods, including warehousing, insurance, taxes, spoilage, and opportunity costs.