Which of the Following Statements About Mutation Is True

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about mutation is true?

• A) Some mutations occur spontaneously, simply by chance.
• B) Mutations cannot be caused by environmental agents.
• C) The process of mutation depends on the interaction of many genes.
• D) Germline mutations show us that each of us has a single, permanent genotype.

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Definitions:

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands in the endocrine system, which travel through the bloodstream to regulate the activities of various organs and cells.

Fight-Or-Flight Response

A physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat to survival, preparing the body to either fight or flee.

Lesion

Any abnormal tissue change or injury in the body, often used in the context of the brain.

Surgical Destruction

The intentional removal or damage of body tissue or organs during surgery for therapeutic purposes.