Which of the Following Is True of Mutations

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of mutations?

• A) Mutations usually occur by chance.
• B) Mutations produce sperm and ova cells.
• C) Mutations occur through radiation or other environmental influences.
• D) Mutations help adenine combine with guanine to form the single spiral structure of deoxyribonucleic acid.

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Definitions:

Reflexes

Automatic, involuntary movements or actions in response to specific stimuli, present from birth and necessary for survival.

Qualitative Change

Transformation that involves a fundamental difference in nature or character, not merely in amount or volume.

Sucking, Swallowing, and Breathing

Fundamental activities crucial for newborn survival, involving reflexes necessary for feeding and respiration.

Psychological Functioning

An individual's mental processes and behaviors in relation to their emotional, cognitive, and social wellbeing.