A Gene Found in a Somatic Cell Is Mutated

question 71

Multiple Choice

A gene found in a somatic cell is mutated.The resulting protein regulates mitosis but now has a different 3D shape.What is a likely result?

• A) germ-line mutations
• B) hereditary mutations
• C) cancer
• D) down syndrome
• E) cystic fibrosis

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Definitions:

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