The Mutation That Causes the Lighter Skin Color of All

question 39

Multiple Choice

The mutation that causes the lighter skin color of all people of European descent was the result of what type of mutation?

• A) base-pair substitution
• B) insertion
• C) deletion
• D) whole chromosome duplication
• E) multiple gene mutations involving several mechanisms

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Definitions:

Gay Men

Gay men are individuals who identify as male and experience romantic or sexual attraction to other men.

Sexual Orientation

A lasting pattern of attraction that can be emotional, romantic, or sexual towards men, women, both genders, no gender, or a different gender.

Epigenetic Marks

Chemical modifications to DNA and histone proteins that affect gene expression without altering the DNA sequence.

Paternally Transmitted Genes

Genetic information passed from father to offspring, influencing traits and characteristics.