Which Statement About Mutations Is False

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which statement about mutations is false?

• A) a mutation can alter the genotype of an organism without altering the phenotype
• B) frameshift mutations are typically more serious than point mutations
• C) spontaneous mutations are the result of exposure to mutagens
• D) photoreactivation can take place in non-photosynthetic bacteria

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Definitions:

Emotion Regulation

the process by which individuals influence which emotions they have, when they have them, and how they experience and express these emotions.

Cognitive Regulation

The ability to control one's thought processes, manage cognitive activities, and adaptively apply mental skills to various situations.

Etic Approach

An approach that emphasizes the universal aspects of human behavior and development.

Emic Approach

An approach that explores how behavior and development take place within specific cultural contexts.