The Number of New Mutations in Organisms Following a Round

question 26

Multiple Choice

The number of new mutations in organisms following a round of genome replication:

• A)generally increases with larger genomes.
• B)generally decreases with larger genomes.
• C)is similar, independent of genome size.
• D)is highest in bacteria.
• E)None of the answer options is correct.

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