Question
What process will occur if an error is made during DNA replication, resulting in a slight change to the structure of a gene?
A.
natural selection
B.
extinction
C.
combination
D.
mutation
A.
natural selection
B.
extinction
C.
combination
D.
mutation
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is **D. mutation**.
When an error occurs during DNA replication, it can lead to a change in the nucleotide sequence of a gene, resulting in a mutation. Mutations can affect the structure and function of proteins that the gene encodes, which can have various biological effects.
When an error occurs during DNA replication, it can lead to a change in the nucleotide sequence of a gene, resulting in a mutation. Mutations can affect the structure and function of proteins that the gene encodes, which can have various biological effects.