Nondisjunction in _____ Results in Offspring Inheriting the Mutation

question 63

Multiple Choice

Nondisjunction in _____ results in offspring inheriting the mutation.

• A)mitosis
• B)meiosis

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Definitions:

Carotenoids

A group of yellow to orange plant pigments synthesized from isoprene subunits; include carotenes and xanthophylls.

Vitamin A

An essential fat-soluble vitamin important for vision, growth, cell division, reproduction, and immunity.

Carotenoid

Pigments found in plants and some microorganisms, responsible for vibrant yellow, red, and orange colors and playing a role in photosynthesis.

Insoluble

A characteristic of substances that cannot dissolve in a specified solvent, such as water.