Is this conclusion supported by the evidence?
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Responses
No because UV light only affects cellular functions, not genetic structures.
No because UV light only affects cellular functions, not genetic structures.
Yes, because UV light is a known mutagen that can alter DNA.
Yes, because UV light is a known mutagen that can alter DNA.
No, because a higher rate of mutation does not translate to genetic variations.
No, because a higher rate of mutation does not translate to genetic variations.
Yes, but only if the mutations do not affect bacteria’s survival.
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The conclusion that mutations cause genetic variations among the bacteria exposed to UV light is best supported by the response:
Yes, because UV light is a known mutagen that can alter DNA.
This response acknowledges the role of UV light as a mutagen, meaning it can indeed cause changes to the DNA sequence, leading to genetic variations.
