If a Chromosome in One of Your Bone Cells Becomes

question 3

Multiple Choice

If a chromosome in one of your bone cells becomes mutated,you will not pass this mutation onto your children because

• A) somatic cells cannot undergo mitosis.
• B) germ cells cannot undergo meiosis.
• C) germ cells cannot undergo mitosis.
• D) somatic cells cannot undergo meiosis.

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Definitions:

Singlet

A term used in quantum mechanics and spectroscopy to describe a state in which all electrons in an atom or molecule are spin-paired, showing no magnetic field external to the system.

Doublet

In spectroscopy, a pattern indicating two closely linked energy levels or particles, often seen in NMR or EPR spectroscopy.

NMR

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, a spectroscopic technique used to study the structure of molecules by observing the interaction of nuclear spins with magnetic fields.

IR

Infrared spectroscopy, a technique used to identify molecular structures based on their absorption of infrared light, which causes molecular vibrations.