Which of the Following Statements About Mutations Is True

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about mutations is true?

• A) Mutations in body cells can be passed on to future generations.
• B) The only changes due to mutation are in the amino acid sequence of proteins.
• C) Mutations in body cells are not known to cause any phenotypic changes.
• D) All mutations are single-nucleotide substitutions.
• E) Mutations in germ cells can be passed on to future generations.

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