Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

The wild-type eye color of Drosophila is red. A single-base mutation can occur that produces a white eye color. What statement is correct regarding this mutation?


A) It is an example of a mutation that alters protein function
B) Individuals with white eyes have a reversion mutation
C) It would be an example of a silent mutation
D) The white eyed phenotype is called an example of a neutral mutation.

Answer

A