Which among the following statements is not true about mutations? *       a.) It may either occur at the chromosomes or at the sequence of nucleic acids.       b.) It is caused either by mutagens or through hereditary genes.

Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)
11th Edition
ISBN:9781305251052
Author:Michael Cummings
Publisher:Michael Cummings
Chapter11: Genome Alterations: Mutation And Epigenetics
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 6QP: Although it is well known that X-rays cause mutations, they are routinely used to diagnose medical...
icon
Related questions
Topic Video
Question
Which among the following statements is not true about mutations? *
 
 
 
a.) It may either occur at the chromosomes or at the sequence of nucleic acids.
 
 
 
b.) It is caused either by mutagens or through hereditary genes.
 
 
 
c.) All mutations cause diseases and disorders in the developing organism.
 
 
 
d.) All mutations causes a change in the structure or sequence of the genetic material.
Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Mitochondrial mutations
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Recommended textbooks for you
Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Co…
Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Co…
Biology
ISBN:
9781305251052
Author:
Michael Cummings
Publisher:
Cengage Learning