Mutations and Polymorphisms Are Both Changes in a DNA Sequence,but

question 50

Multiple Choice

Mutations and polymorphisms are both changes in a DNA sequence,but polymorphisms are more common because

• A) they less severely affect the phenotype, so that individuals can reproduce and transmit them.
• B) more people have them.
• C) mutations are always lethal.
• D) they more severely affect the phenotype, so that individuals cannot reproduce and transmit them.
• E) mutations refer to a real situation, whereas a polymorphism is an idealized state that biologists hypothesized to explain genetic change.

---

Definitions:

kWh

Stands for kilowatt-hour and is a unit of energy representing one kilowatt of power expended for one hour, commonly used to measure electricity consumption.

Electricity Charge

The cost incurred from consuming electric power, reflected as part of a utility bill.

Water Meter

A device installed to measure the volume of water usage in residential, commercial, or industrial properties.

Meter Reading

The process of recording the amount of electricity, gas, water, or other utilities consumed by a household or business.