Spontaneous Mutations Are

question 18

Multiple Choice

Spontaneous mutations are:

• A)caused by chemicals such as acridine and caffeine.
• B)caused by physical agents such as ultraviolet light or x-rays.
• C)the result of errors in the base pairing of nucleotides during replication.
• D)occur at a rate higher than the rate of induced mutations.

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