MCQ
The mutations which prove fatal for the organism are called:
- ASpontaneous
- BInduced
- CDeleterious
- DLethal
Explanation:
(1) Spontaneous mutations are the mutations that occur naturally (may arise from error in DNA replication or Spontaneous Deamination of 5-Methyl-cytosine)
(2) Induced mutations are the mutations that occurs due to external environmental causes or mutagens (such X-rays or UV radiations).
(3) Deleterious mutation is a genetic alteration that increases an individual's susceptibility or predisposition to a certain disease or disorder.
(4) Lethal mutation causes the death of an organism carrying the mutated genome.
Generate a complete, print-ready paper with questions like this in minutes — across 16+ boards, with answer keys.