Which of the following is the best definition of mutation?

PRES

O

A. The visual appearance of an organism

O

B. A damaged protein

O

C. A harmful change to an organism's phenotype

OD. A permanent change in DNA or RNA

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2 May, 18:36

Which of the following is the best definition of mutation?

PRES

O

A. The visual appearance of an organism

O

B. A damaged protein

O

C. A harmful change to an organism's phenotype

OD. A permanent change in DNA or RNA

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Jalen Hancock · Answer 1

It should be D

Explanation:

A Mutation occurs when a DNA gene is damaged or changed in such a way as to alter the genetic message carried by that gene. A Mutagen is an agent of substance that can bring about a permanent alteration to the physical composition of a DNA gene such that the genetic message is changed.

Which of the following is the best definition of mutation?PRESOA. The visual appearance of an organismOB. A damaged proteinOC. A harmful change to an organism's phenotypeOD. A permanent change in DNA or RNA

Which of the following is the best definition of mutation?

PRES

O

A. The visual appearance of an organism

O

B. A damaged protein

O

C. A harmful change to an organism's phenotype

OD. A permanent change in DNA or RNA