Mutation of DNA within a single somatic cell of a multicellular organism: May or
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Question
Mutation of DNA within a single somatic cell of a multicellular organism:
May or may not have a phenotypic consequence
Is usually inherited by individuals in future generations
Automatically results in cell death no matter what
Is generally deleterious to the organism
Creates hundreds of genetic alterations during DNA replication
Which of the following point mutations would be least likely to affect protein function?
3'ACC5' to 3'TCC5'
3'GTT5' to 3'ATT5'
3'ACT5' to 3'ATT5'
3'ACT5' to 3'GCT5'
A.May or may not have a phenotypic consequence
B.Is usually inherited by individuals in future generations
C.Automatically results in cell death no matter what
D.Is generally deleterious to the organism
E.Creates hundreds of genetic alterations during DNA replication
Explanation / Answer
The correct answer is option E that is mutation in somatic cells create hundreds of genetic alteration during DNA replication because somatic cells are involved in the growth and repair of the organism.
The correct answer is option A that is 3' ACC 5' to 3' TCC 5' as A base pairs with T then it won't create an issue in other option like B, G is replaced by A and that will be replicated as T in the next cycle that was supposed to be C and that will create a permanent mutation. Same applies with option C and D. Option A has the least likely probability to affect the protein function.
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