All of the Following Statements Describe the Consequences of Mutations

question 38

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements describe the consequences of mutations in DNA replication except which one?

• A) The mutation can benefit the cell.
• B) The mutation can be detrimental to the cell.
• C) The mutation will be passed to future daughter cells.
• D) There is no mechanism for proofreading DNA replication in order to avoid mutations.

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost Curves

A graphical representation showing how the cost of producing one more unit of a good varies with the quantity of the good produced.

AVC

Average Variable Cost, which is the total variable costs divided by the quantity of output produced.

Average Variable Cost

The total variable costs (costs that change with production volume) divided by the quantity of output produced.

Average Total Cost

The total cost of production divided by the quantity produced, representing the cost per unit of output.