Which of the following examples is likely to be caused by asomatic mutation?A. A purple flower has a small patch of white tissue.B. One child, in a family of seven, is an albino.C. One apple tree, in a very large orchard, produces its apples 2weeks earlier than any of the other trees.D. A 60-year-old smoker develops lung cancer.

Which of the following examples is likely to be caused by asomatic mutation?A. A purple flower has a small patch of white tissue.B. One child, in a family of seven, is an albino.C. One apple tree, in a very large orchard, produces its apples 2weeks earlier than any of the other trees.D. A 60-year-old smoker develops lung cancer.

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...

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