The Following Figure Depicts a Gene and Two Different Ways

question 18

Multiple Choice

The following figure depicts a gene and two different ways that gene could be mutated.How does Mutation A differ from Mutation B?

• A) Mutation A does not permanently change the sequence of the gene,but Mutation B does.
• B) Mutation A involves the insertion of a base,whereas Mutation B involves the deletion of a base.
• C) Mutation A results in a possible change in one amino acid in the protein produced by the gene,but Mutation B affects several amino acids.
• D) Mutation A can only occur in introns,but Mutation B can occur in both introns and exons.

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Definitions:

Linear Association

A relationship between two variables where changes in the value of one variable are proportionally linked to changes in the value of another variable.

Negative Association

An interaction between two variables characterized by the increase of one variable leading to the decrease of the other.

Little or No Association

A statistical term indicating minimal to no correlation between two variables.

Sales

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