A Structural Alteration of DNA in an Organism That Is

question 23

Multiple Choice

A structural alteration of DNA in an organism that is caused by a physical or chemical agent is called:

• A) transcription.
• B) translation.
• C) mutation.
• D) cloning.

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Definitions:

Transcription

The process by which the information in a strand of DNA is copied into a new molecule of messenger RNA (mRNA) by the enzyme RNA polymerase.

Replication

The process of duplicating a molecule of DNA, ensuring that each new cell receives a complete set of genetic instructions.

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid, a molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms.

Ribose

A five-carbon sugar that is a crucial component of RNA (ribonucleic acid) molecules.