Which of the Following Statements MOST Accurately Explains Why the Average

question 144

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements MOST accurately explains why the average rate of mutation in humans does not accurately describe the pattern of mutations across the genome?

• A)Some sites in the genome (hotspots)are more mutable than others.
• B)Mutation rates differ between males and females.
• C)Mutation rates differ between germ-line cells and somatic cells.
• D)Mutation rates vary with age.
• E)None of the answer options is correct.

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Definitions:

Otoliths

Small, calcium carbonate structures located in the inner ear of vertebrates, crucial for balance and sensing linear accelerations.

Auditory Center

The area within the brain, particularly the temporal lobes, responsible for processing and interpreting sounds.

Retina

The light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the inner eye which converts light into neural signals.

Sclera

The white outer layer of the eyeball, providing protection and structural support.