What Is One Reason Why Many Mutations May Be Deleterious

question 164

Multiple Choice

What is one reason why many mutations may be deleterious?

• A)Because the genetic code has redundancy built in.
• B)Because if a mutation changes the primary structure of a protein, the protein may no longer work.
• C)Because the body has no way to detect or correct mutations.
• D)Most mutations are actually beneficial, not deleterious.
• E)Any change in the DNA sequence means that DNA no longer functions properly.

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