A Mutation That Occurs in a Diploid Cell Can Be

question 62

Multiple Choice

A mutation that occurs in a diploid cell can be inherited only if the

• A) mutated allele is recessive.
• B) mutated allele is dominant.
• C) mutation occurs in a cell that produces gametes.
• D) same mutation also occurs on the homologous chromosome.

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Definitions:

Phenotypic Plasticity

The ability of an organism to change its phenotype in response to changes in the environment, showcasing the flexibility in an organism's developmental pathways.

Dorsal

Pertaining to the back side of an organism or towards the spine, opposite of ventral.

Medial

Positioned in the middle or towards the central line of the body or an organ.

Meninges

Three layers of protective tissue—dura mater, arachnoid, and pia mater—that encase the brain and spinal cord.