Deletions and Duplications Are Most Often Caused by

question 17

Multiple Choice

Deletions and duplications are most often caused by

• A)ultraviolet light.
• B)chemical damage.
• C)unequal crossing over.
• D)spontaneous errors in DNA replication.

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Soaking Solution

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