When a Chromosome Has Either a Duplication or a Deletion

question 74

Multiple Choice

When a chromosome has either a duplication or a deletion, the chances that the mutation will be harmful are a function of:

• A)its size  the smaller the duplication or deletion, the greater the chance of harm.
• B)its size  the larger the duplication or deletion, the greater the chance of harm.
• C)its location  if it occurs in a germ-line cell, it will be more harmful than if it occurs in a somatic cell.
• D)its position on the chromosome  if it occurs at the tip of a long arm, it is likely to be less harmful than if it occurs at the tip of a short arm.
• E)None of the other answer options is correct.

Understand the differences between accrual accounting and cash flow, and the impact on reported income.

Identify and classify activities as operating, investing, or financing in the context of cash flow statements.

Calculate dividends paid to shareholders based on changes in retained earnings and net income.

Analyze how changes in balance sheet accounts affect cash flows from operating activities.

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