In Humans, the Rate of Point Mutation Tends to Be

question 67

Multiple Choice

In humans, the rate of point mutation tends to be greater in males than in females because:

• A)the testes are more exposed to the environment than the ovaries.
• B)male meiosis is more sensitive to mutagens than female meiosis.
• C)DNA repair in males is less efficient than that in females.
• D)male germ-line cells undergo many more divisions than female germ-line cells.

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