Random Segregation of Organelles During Cell Division Is Likely to Result

question 30

Multiple Choice

Random segregation of organelles during cell division is likely to result in an increased rate of which of the following?

• A)incomplete penetrance
• B)dominant loss-of-function mutations
• C)dominant gain-of-function mutations
• D)chromosomal duplication mutations
• E)chromosomal deletion mutations

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Definitions:

Extracellular Fluid

Extracellular fluid refers to the body fluid outside the cells, playing a critical role in transporting nutrients, oxygen, and waste products between cells and the bloodstream.

Intracellular Fluid

The liquid found within cells, constituting about two-thirds of the body's water volume, important for cellular functions and nutrient transportation.

Protein Content

Refers to the amount of protein found in a food item or biological sample, important for understanding nutritional value or physiological status, respectively.

Plasma Membrane

The semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell, which regulates the entry and exit of substances.