MCQ
Mutations:
  • A
    Take place gradually and in small steps
  • B
    Are all heritable and give rise to new species
  • C
    Are subject to natural selection
  • D
    Both B and C

Answer

  1. Both B and C

Explanation:

Mutation is a permanent change of the nucleotide sequence of the genome of an organism, virus or extrachromosomal DNA or other genetic elements. It is subject to natural selection. It was first explained by Hugo de Vries. Germline mutation are the type of mutation that takes place in the germline cells and are heritable. Mutation lead to the evolution of new species.

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