Because of the Redundancy in the Genetic Code, Many Mutations

question 173

Multiple Choice

Because of the redundancy in the genetic code, many mutations in the coding regions of genes are

• A) transitions.
• B) transversions.
• C) inversions.
• D) somatic mutations.
• E) silent mutations.

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Definitions:

Y Chromosome

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Huntington's Disease

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Pedigree Chart

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Specific Trait

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