A Random Alteration in the Sequence of DNA Nucleotides That

question 43

Multiple Choice

A random alteration in the sequence of DNA nucleotides that provides a new variant allele is

• A) gene mutation.
• B) polymorphism.
• C) gene frequency.
• D) disruption.

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Definitions:

Genetic Information

The set of instructions found in DNA and RNA that dictates the physical and functional characteristics of an organism.

Hemoglobin

A protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and returns carbon dioxide from the body to the lungs for exhalation.

Organic Groups

Clusters or families of organic compounds sharing common characteristics or structural features, often categorized by their functional groups.

Protein

Big biological molecules made up of one or more lengthy strands of amino acid components, essential for the formation, operation, and control of the body’s organs and tissues.