A gene mutation
a. is a change in the nucleotide sequence of
DNA.
b. may be caused by environmental agents.
c. may arise spontaneously.
d. can occur in any organism.
e. is described by all of these
E
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____________________ reproduction produces clones of the parent.
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What will be an ideal response?
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