A Point Mutation Occurs When __________ Is Changed

question 1

Multiple Choice

A point mutation occurs when __________ is changed.

• A) a single gene
• B) an allele pair is changed
• C) an introns is changed
• D) a single base in a gene

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Definitions:

Meiosis

A type of cell division that reduces the number of chromosomes by half, resulting in the production of four gamete cells, essential for sexual reproduction.

Chromosome Combinations

The various possible arrangements of chromosomes that can occur during sexual reproduction due to the process of meiosis.

Diploid Organism

An organism whose cells contain two sets of chromosomes, one set inherited from each parent.