Mutations and SNPs Are Different in That

question 40

Multiple Choice

Mutations and SNPs are different in that

• A) SNPs are rare and typically have a large effect on a phenotype, whereas mutations are common and each contribute a small degree to a phenotype.
• B) SNPs have been well-studied for a long time, but mutations have only been studied since the sequencing of the human genome.
• C) mutations are rare and typically have a large effect on a phenotype, whereas SNPs are common and each may contribute a small degree to a phenotype.
• D) mutations affect many DNA bases in a gene whereas SNPs affect only a single base.
• E) mutations occur in autosomes and SNPs occur in the sex chromosomes.

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