Studies of Gene Mutation Frequencies Have Shown That_________

Question

Studies of gene mutation frequencies have shown that_________ .
A) mutation frequencies are consistent between organisms, and each region of DNA is equally susceptible to random mutations
B) mutations are rare, and genomes are generally stable
C) mutation are common and adaptive
D) mutations affect RNA, but do not change DNA sequence
E) mutations occur only at certain nucleotides and not others

Accepted Answer

Mutations are indeed rare events in the context of the vast number of nucleotides in an organism's genome, which contributes to the overall stability of genomes across generations. This rarity is a key factor in maintaining the integrity of genetic information over time.