The Statement "Single-Nucleotide Polymorphisms Are Not as Serious as Mutations

question 24

Multiple Choice

The statement "Single-nucleotide polymorphisms are not as serious as mutations" is

• A)true,because SNPs only result in minor variations between individuals.
• B)true,because SNPs can result in serious diseases such as sickle-cell anemia.
• C)false,because SNPs only result in minor variations between individuals.
• D)false,because SNPs can result in serious diseases such as sickle-cell anemia.
• E)impossible to evaluate because SNPs and mutations are not related.

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