A Mistake During Which of the Following Processes Would Have

question 11

Multiple Choice

A mistake during which of the following processes would have the most long-lasting effects on an organism and its offspring?

• A) replication in germ line cells
• B) transcription in somatic cells
• C) translation in germ line cells
• D) mitosis in somatic cells

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Definitions:

Prehistoric Slope Failures

Landslides and similar geologic occurrences that took place before recorded history, often detected through sediment analysis.

Hummocky Topography

A type of chaotic landscape characterized by randomly distributed humps and pits, commonly created by a landslide or less commonly by a pyroclastic eruption.

Sedimentary Deposits

Accumulations of mineral and organic particles settled out of water or air, forming distinct layers on the Earth's surface.

Geologic Structures

The various shapes and arrangements of rock bodies that result from tectonic forces, sedimentation, and other geological processes, such as folds, faults, and joints.