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Genetics

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Set 12 Gene Mutation

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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A chemical or physical agent that causes mutations is called a

A) mutator.
B) tautomer.
C) teratomer.
D) mutagen.
E) collagen.

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Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

Free
A germline mutation passes from generation to generation because it occurs during the DNA replication before

A) mitosis.
B) meiosis.
C) fertilization.
D) puberty.
E) RNA replication.

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Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

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Mutations in the lamin A gene are responsible for very diverse disorders because

A)different tissues have different variants of the gene.
B)lamin A proteins affect how chromatin touches the nuclear membrane.
C)many different results occur.
D)every tissue type has lamin A.
E)they are only active under certain conditions.

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